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mono77
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Is it possible to directly open a file with Google Doc

For now, on Mac, there is an option "View on dropbox.com". I'm wondering if there is any workaround such that I can directly open docx files with Google Doc.  I understand that I can create GDocs o...
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Jay
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Hi mono77, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

Have you tried setting the 'default editing apps' on this page on the site?

 

This will help me to assist further!

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mono77
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

Hi Jay, thanks a lot for your help. Yes I have already set the default editing apps to GDoc etc.

 

 

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