Acer Chromebook 315 CB315-3HT User Manual - Page 24

24 - Chrome OS tips and tricks Working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint) documents Open and edit Microsoft Office files using Google's office compatibility mode 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Files icon. 4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. Google Chrome automatically opens and enables limited editing of the document. Convert Microsoft Office files to Google Drive formats 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Files"). 3. Select the Files icon. 4. Double-click on any Microsoft Office file stored in Google Drive or on an external hard drive or USB flash drive connected to your Chromebook. 5. Select File > Save as Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets (format depends on the type of document). Export Google Drive documents as Microsoft Office files 1. Press the Search key on your keyboard or select the Launcher icon. 2. Click to select All Apps (or type "Docs"). 3. Select Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides (depending on the document you want to create).