Download Microsoft Office files quickly and easily in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

The Office Compatibility Mode extension in Chrome allows people to view and edit Microsoft® Office files in Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Based on feedback, we’ve added a new feature that makes it simpler to use those edited files on the web. This new download functionality provides a person with a local copy of their file instantly, making it easy to upload that file via a webform or to share it in a Microsoft Office format. This feature lives in two places: as an option in the File drop-down menu and as a button in the top right corner of the screen. Check out the Help Center for more information.

Launch Details [learn more]
Release track:

Launching to both Rapid release and Scheduled release

Rollout pace:

Full rollout (1–3 days for feature visibility)

Impact:

All end users

Action:

Change management suggested/FYI

More Information

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Note: all launches are applicable to all Google Apps editions unless otherwise noted

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