For offline access, this extension (Opens in a new window) will let you use Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets even when you lose internet access. Download the Google Docs Offline ExtensionĬhrome allows you to install browser extensions that add new features and enhance your overall experience. Sign into your account in Chrome after you've installed the browser. Sign In to Your Google AccountĮverything you do in Google's world is linked to your Google account, and Docs is no different. If you're using Firefox, Safari, Edge, or any other browser, download and install Chrome (Opens in a new window). The offline feature for Docs only works in Google's own browser. How to Set Up Google Docs Offline on Your PC
The same instructions work for Google Slides and Google Sheets. Here's how to set up Google Docs to work offline. Fortunately, you can get around this with a few quick steps so you can keep using Google Docs-and still have access to all your files-even when you're offline. When you get on an airplane, or the internet goes down, all your work remains painfully inaccessible. There are going to be times where you don't have internet access but still need to edit a document. The rub comes when you lose your connection. As long as you have an internet connection, it's super convenient. You can drop what you're doing on your work PC and pick it up later at home, or make quick changes on your phone. That makes working entirely in the cloud an enticing possibility. With Google Drive, you can access all your documents from any computer or mobile device where you've signed into your Google Account. You can update your resume, work on a paper, or even write articles (like this one) right in your web browser.