Google office suite can now edit Microsoft Office files

Posted on Friday, April 12 2019 @ 10:37 CEST by Thomas De Maesschalck

Google announces it has enhanced the Microsoft Office compatibility of its Docs, Slides and Sheets apps. The latest version will make it possible to open and edit Microsoft Office files, without having to convert them to a Google file format.

The following Office file types are supported:

Word files: .doc, .docx, .dot
Excel files: .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm (macro enabled Excel files), .xlt
Powerpoint files: .ppt, .pptx, .pps, .pot

Note: If you edit Word, Excel, or PowerPoint documents older than Office 2007, files will be saved to a newer format when editing using Office editing.

The feature will be rolled out starting on April 17, 2019.

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Thomas has been messing with computer since early childhood and firmly believes the Internet is the best thing since sliced bread. Enjoys playing with new tech, is fascinated by science, and passionate about financial markets. When not behind a computer, he can be found with running shoes on or lifting heavy weights in the weight room.

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