New document save status and offline indicator for Docs, Sheets, and Slides
Monday, June 8, 2020
This is an update to the interface only - there are no changes in the underlying functionality. The changes you may notice include:
- A new location for document save status next to the document name.
- More descriptive text to indicate whether a document is saved to the cloud (when online) or to the device (offline).
- A new way to enable offline by clicking on the document status icon. Previously, you had to go to File > Make available offline.
For users in domains where admins have turned off Docs editors offline access, we will adjust the message shown to users in order to minimize confusion regarding settings controlled by their admin.
See images below for more details.
- Admins: This interface update will be enabled by default. Use our Help Center to control whether your organization’s files are available offline.
- End users: This feature will be ON by default. Use our Help Center to learn more about working on Docs, Sheets, and Slides offline.
The saved file indicator is now next to the document name and features more descriptive text
You can enable offline by clicking the document status icon
- Rapid Release domains: Already available to Rapid Release domains
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on June 8, 2020
- Available to all G Suite customers and users with personal Google Accounts.