Google finally adds Microsoft Office files editing support to G Suite on Android

G Suite on Android already supports editing of Microsoft Office files. But it uses Office Compatibility Mode which has more limited functionality and collaboration capabilities. Yesterday, Google announced that G Suite on Android will now support editing of Microsoft Office files without any limitations. With the new support, you can enjoy the following:

• Allows you to edit, comment, and collaborate on Microsoft Office files using Google Docs’, Sheets’, and Slides’ powerful real-time collaboration tools.
• Improves sharing options, improves sharing controls, and reduces the need to download and email file attachments.
• Streamlines workflows by reducing the need to convert file types.

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

Also, following G Suite features won’t be available when editing Office files.

• Apps Scripts
• G Suite Add-Ons
• Cell locking in Google Sheets
• Translate document
• Under “Version History,” make a copy of an old version of the document

This new Office editing feature will be available to all G Suite customers and users with personal Google Accounts.

Source: Google