Note that offline access requires Google Chrome, so if you haven’t already downloaded this you should do so now. (Also see: Is Google Drive down?)
How to access Google documents offline
Launch Google Docs, Google Sheets or Google SlidesTap the hamburger menu (three vertical lines) at the top leftChoose SettingsToggle on ‘Offline’Click Ok
This will turn on Offline mode for all Google productivity apps, not just the one you are currently inDepending on how much storage you have some files will automatically be saved offlineTo ensure the file you need is available, tap the three dots next to that file and slide on the toggle for ‘Available online’
You can work on that document offline and Google will automatically sync any changes next time you are connected to the web
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