Tech Tutorials

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How to Work on Google Drive files offline on your Chromebook

If you know you'll be offline but you want to work on Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides, you can make Google Drive files available offline.

Step 1: Make Google Drive available offline

1. Connect to the Internet.

2. Open the Google Docs Offline extension.

3. Click Add to Chrome. (If the button says "Added to Chrome," you’ve already installed the extension.)

4. Go to drive.google.com/drive/settings.

5. In the "Offline" area, check the box. It might take a few minutes for the offline access setting to turn on.

6. Click Done.

Your Chromebook saves your most recently opened documents so you can work on them offline.

Step 2: Work on a file offline

When your Chromebook isn’t connected to the Internet:

1. In the corner of your screen, click the Launcher Up arrow .

2. Click Google Drive .

3. Find the file you’d like to work on, and double-click it to open.

4. Work on your file. Any changes will sync to Google Drive the next time your Chromebook connects to the Internet.

Student Tech Support

Student Tech Support is a resource for both students and parents when you have technical problems. If a student is experiencing issues with their school or personal device please try the troubleshooting techniques shown above and then email or call our student tech support.

Email: studenttechsupport@isd423.org

Phone: 320-234-2665

Service Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM