Two of the biggest names in the computer world nowadays are Microsoft and Google. Each of them is a leader in making progress and advancement in their respective fields. For most people who do business transactions in the internet, Google Docs is such a valuable tool. When it comes to the real world, nothing is more convenient than Microsoft Office. As the pursuit of reaching the clouds gets higher, Google Cloud Connect has come to life.
Google Cloud Connect is a plugin for Microsoft Office (2003, 2007 and 2010) developed by Google. It allows you to share your files and at the same time, edit Word, Excel and PowerPoint files from people that are members of your organization. It is the answer to the demand of syncing Microsoft Office with Google Docs. Using Google Cloud Connect software, you can access your Microsoft Office files using Google Docs easily and normally, anytime and anywhere. Each file is given a corresponding URL so you can open it at the time and place you need it. It can also be accessed through mobile devices.
How to use Google Cloud Connect:
Once you have installed the software, a toolbar will be visible on top of Office. If you want a certain document to be available for Google Docs, simply click on the "Sync" button. Each time you save the file, it is also automatically saved in Google Docs as well. However, you can change the settings so that you can manually save them to Google Docs.
If you are working with a team, you are also capable of allowing them to have an access on your files. Basically, you have to first add them as an editor for a certain file. After that, an e-mail will be sent to them to inform them that you have shared a file with them. In order to make revisions, they would have to download the file to their computer and then open files using Microsoft office. If there are multiple authors who made some changes in the file, modifications will also be reflected in Google Docs.
An added benefit of using Google Cloud Connect is that you can actually retrieve an earlier version of the document since changes are all recorded accordingly. And everyone else loves to use it because it's free! Indeed, Google Cloud Connect is slowly changing the way people share and access their files in the internet.
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