Open and edit Office files on your Pixel Slate

Option 1: Edit Office files on your device

You can edit most Microsoft® Office files on your device without installing any other apps.

1. If you haven't yet, download the Office file to your device.
2. In laptop mode: Select the Launcher Up arrow
   In tablet mode: Go to your Home screen. To get there, go to the bottom left corner of your screen and tap the Launcher
3. Find your file, and double-click or tap it to open.
4. Edit your file.

Note: Some features and settings won't work unless you save your file as a Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file.

Option 2: Edit Office files online

If you have a Microsoft® Office online account, you can edit your files using these Android apps:

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint

Work together on a file with others

You can share Office files with others and work together to edit the file in real time:

1. Edit your Office file.
2. Save your file as Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
3. Share your file, then begin working with others.

Note: Any updates made to the Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides file will not carry over to the original Office file.

You can also save and share Office files directly within the app using Microsoft OneDrive.

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