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Microsoft Edge is Installing Google Docs Offline Extension Automatically, Here is Why – AskVG
July 6, 2023 - Many Microsoft Edge users are complaining that the web browser is installing Google’s official “Google Docs Offline” extension automatically from Chrome Web Store without asking for their permission. Some people are thinking that it might be a bug which is causing Microsoft Edge to install the extension on users devices as the extension is generally found on Google Chrome web browser.
gHacks Tech News
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Madness? This is Microsoft! Installs Google Docs Offline extension in Edge automatically - gHacks Tech News
July 7, 2023 - The extension will be installed automatically in all Edge installations, but it won't be enabled by default according to Microsoft. The company writes on the official Edge release notes page: "The Google Docs Offline extension will be pre-installed ...
Reddit
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r/MicrosoftEdge on Reddit: Will we get Google Docs offline on Edge?
February 17, 2020 -
As many of you probably know, Google Docs users can't switch over fully yet because we can't edit our google docs files offline yet.
So will this work one day on edge?
I know there is the Office online alternative on edge but all my files are on Gdrive.
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Web based Office apps with OneDrive for cloud storage is the intended alternative. If you are going to remain locked in to Google docs on Google Drive then Edge may not be your ideal tool. Why leave Chrome if you are not also on a mission to abandon all things Google?
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You can do this with Edge. I have and am currently using it.
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From your edge browser, go to google store extensions.
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Install extension google docs offline. This is hidden so you need to go via direct link: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/google-docs-offline/ghbmnnjooekpmoecnnnilnnbdlolhkhi
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Install user-agent switcher and manager. (not hidden. search for it in google store).
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Impersonate google chrome on edge. Can do per app or globally. Clicking the extension button at top-right and selecting the «Chrome» user agent and your OS. In my case, Chrome (latest version number) and Windows 10. Select the appropriate one for you.
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Enable google docs offline. In google drive/docs, general setting, check offline mode.
This page explains everything with pics. https://habr.com/en/post/493276/
Hope this helps.
AskWoody
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Topic: Microsoft Edge force-installs Google Docs Offline extension without permission @ AskWoody
Microsoft Edge users are reporting a somewhat head-scratching situation. The browser installs the Google Docs Offline extension (which allows creating and editing Google Docs without the internet) from the Chrome Web Store without permission or notifications.
Google Support
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Work on Google Docs, Sheets, & Slides offline - Computer - Google Docs Editors Help
If you are using Microsoft Edge, you will be redirected to the Chrome Web Store to download the Google Docs Offline extension.
Reddit
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r/MicrosoftEdge on Reddit: Edge just installed the Google Offline Docs extension without my consent.
September 14, 2023 -
Not only did I not ask for it - it's not even an official Edge extension. I've set my browser to only allow extensions from the official Microsoft Add-ons Store, so apparently I don't get to have a say in that either. Has anyone else had this happen to them?
YouTube
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Microsoft is now installing the Google Docs offline extension automatically in Edge - YouTube
Last month, in Edge Canary, the "Google Docs Offline" extension was been automatically installed by default: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqrG-6FP04o Micr...
Published: July 5, 2023
Views: 1K
Neowin
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Microsoft Edge force-installs Google Docs Offline extension without permission - Neowin
July 6, 2023 - Microsoft Edge users, including us, spotted a head-scratching situation in the browser: Edge installs the Google Docs Offline extension from the Chrome Web Store without permission or notifications.
Giveaway of the Day
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Edge Browser Auto-Installing Google Docs Offline Extension « Giveaway of the Day Forums
July 16, 2023 - Microsoft Edge users are reporting a somewhat head-scratching situation. The browser installs the Google Docs Offline extension (which allows creating and editing Google Docs without the internet) from the Chrome Web Store without permission or notifications.
Habr
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How to use Google docs offline with the new Microsoft Edge / Habr
March 20, 2020 - New MS Edge is a promising Chrome flavour since Microsoft is really concerned with laptop battery life: most tests and benchmarks run against the «stock» browser in «stock» configuration. However, until recently it was hard for me to switch completely due to no «offline» support for Google office suite: doc, spreadsheet and slides. Fortunately, with the recent introduction of chrome extensions support it's now possible to put them offline with a few tricks!
AlternativeTo
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Microsoft Edge to pre-install Google Docs Offline extension automatically | AlternativeTo
July 7, 2023 - Microsoft Edge has discreetly announced in its stable channel's release notes that the Google Docs Offline extension will now come pre-installed.
YouTube
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Microsoft could make the Google Docs offline extension available automatically in Edge - YouTube
As spotted by Leopeva64 on Twitter, in Edge Canary 116, the "Google Docs Offline" extension has been automatically installed by default.Keep an eye out for f...
Published: June 14, 2023
Views: 416
TechRepublic
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Microsoft Office files opened in Google Docs, Sheets or Slides now automatically sync for offline use - TechRepublic
April 5, 2024 - In either Chrome or Microsoft Edge, go to the Drive settings and check the Offline setting to Create, Open And Edit Your Recent Google Docs, Sheets, And Slides Files On This Device While Offline.
Google Support
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Using docs offline - Google Docs Editors Community
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xFanatical
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Access Google Workspace Files Offline | xFanatical
February 17, 2026 - Note: If you’re using Microsoft Edge, you have to download Google Docs Offline Extension from the Chrome Web store.
TechRadar
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Microsoft Edge is installing bloat without asking, and we can’t work out why | TechRadar
July 7, 2023 - Microsoft notes that: “The Google Docs Offline extension will be pre-installed and will be disabled by default for Microsoft Edge users.”
Hacker News
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Microsoft Edge Pre-Installing Google Docs Offline Extension | Hacker News
July 8, 2023 - HTML5 allows service workers for offline abilities · HTML5 has copy and paste
Ask Dave Taylor
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How Can I Enable Offline Access in Google Docs?
May 1, 2026 - It’s easy enough, click on the “Install” button (or, if you want to get here a different way, go to the Extensions library and search for “Docs Offline”). It moves you here: Yes, you need to be online to install the offline access ...
Windows Report
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Google Docs offline might be coming to Microsoft Edge
June 14, 2023 - Open your Microsoft Edge, go to Settings and more, and select Extensions. Once you’re there, go to From other sources, and turn on Google Docs Offline.