How to Access Google Drive Offline

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Connect to the Internet.

   You will need to turn on offline access to the files you want to work on.
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   Step 2: Open Google Chrome.

   Offline access to Google Drive files is only available via the Google Chrome browser.
   
   If you don’t already have this browser, download the latest version here:
   Chrome for Desktop ,,,,,, It may take several minutes for your Google Drive’s offline access setting to turn on. ,,, You should see all of your drive files.
   
   They are now ready for you to view and edit.
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   Step 3: Go to drive.google.com/drive/settings in your browser.

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   Step 4: Sign in with your Gmail account.

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   Step 5: Scroll down to the “Offline” section of the Settings window.

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   Step 6: Select "Sync Google Docs

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   Step 7: Sheets

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   Step 8: Slides & Drawings..."

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   Step 9: Click Done.

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    Step 10: Wait a few minutes.

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    Step 11: Disconnect from the Internet.

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    Step 12: Open Google Chrome.

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    Step 13: Go to drive.google.com in your browser.

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