Requirements to enable offline access for Google Drive Install and setup Google Docs Offline chrome extension on Mac How to setup Google Drive app on Mac How do I make all Google Drive files available offline on Mac?
Requirements to enable offline access for Google Drive
Online access: To enable offline access to your files, you must first be connected to the internet. Supported browsers: Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Browser extension: The Google Docs Offline Chrome extension is a must-have. Private browsing: Private browsing is a big fat NO. So, you can’t use Incognito mode. Storage space: If you intend to download large files, ensure you have enough local disk storage.
Additionally, make Google Chrome your default browser. If it isn’t already, feel free to check our article on how to change your default browser and follow along afterward. Note: Ensure to be signed in with your desired email while performing the steps below.
Install and setup Google Docs Offline chrome extension on Mac
How to turn on offline access for Google Drive on Mac
Now you can create, open, and edit your recent Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides files on this device while offline.
How to turn off offline access in Google Drive on Mac
If you want to save many files offline at once, hold Shift/Command while clicking the files, then right-click and toggle on Available Offline.
How do I view Google Drive files offline on Mac?
For the time being, we’ve used a Chrome extension to save Drive files offline. Though the procedure described above allows us to access documents offline, we still require internet connectivity for most of the process. To resolve the abovementioned issue, we can download and install the Google Drive app, which allows us to use documents without an internet connection. Scroll down to discover more about the Google Drive offline app.
How to setup Google Drive app on Mac
You can also access the Google Drive folder under the LOCATIONS section in Finder.
How do I make all Google Drive files available offline on Mac?
You can download and utilize any of the Google Docs/Slides/Sheets on your disc without needing to connect to the internet. Right-click on the file/files to delete the download and select Remove Download. No internet? No worries! Google Drive for Mac allows you to seamlessly sync and manage your files for offline viewing. With any chromium-based browser, you can work efficiently even when your Mac’s network is down. If you have any queries, please leave them below. Also check:
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