Google's three office apps have evolved well over time, and they 're great for those not needing full Microsoft Office capability. Known collectively as Google Docs, the three apps are tightly integrated into the Google system, including Android.
The Google Docs suite consist of Docs, Sheets, and Slides, a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation app, respectively. Each can hold its own for many users, and all can edit basic Microsoft Office documents.
Key features as per Google:
Google Docs word processor
- Create new documents or edit any that were created on the web or on another device.
- Share documents and work together with others in the same document at the same time.
- Open, edit, and save Microsoft Word documents.
- Get stuff done anytime -- even without an internet connection.
- Add and respond to comments.
- Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type.
Google Sheets spreadsheet app
- Create new spreadsheets or edit any that were created on the web or on another device.
- Share spreadsheets and work together with others in the same spreadsheet at the same time.
- Open, edit, and save Microsoft Excel files.
- Get stuff done anytime -- even without an internet connection.
- Format cells, enter/sort data, view charts, insert formulas, use find/replace, and more.
- Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type.
Google Slides presentation app
- Create new presentations or edit any that were created on the web or on another device.
- Share presentations and work together with others in the same presentation at the same time.
- Open, edit, and save Microsoft PowerPoint files.
- Get stuff done anytime -- even without an internet connection.
- Add and rearrange slides, format text and shapes, and more.
- Present right from your device.
- Never worry about losing your work -- everything is automatically saved as you type.
Find Google Docs for free in the Google Play store.
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