Work with Microsoft Office files in Google Workspace.
With Google Workspace, your team can open, edit and share Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint files — without converting or installing any extra software.
Everything happens right inside Docs, Sheets and Slides. You can collaborate in real time, share files securely, and keep your workflow simple — even if your clients still use Office.
What you can do with Microsoft Office files in Workspace
Open Word, Excel and PowerPoint files directly — No conversions, no plugins, no software required
Edit and save in their original format — Keep working in .docx, .xlsx and .pptx without breaking anything
Collaborate on Office files with your team — Comment, suggest edits and share as you would with a Google Doc
Share Office files securely — Control who can view, edit or comment using Workspace’s sharing controls
Preview files without opening them — See the content of Office attachments right in Gmail or Drive
Switch between formats when needed — Convert to Google formats or back to Office, whenever it suits your workflow
Work across devices — Edit Office files from your browser, mobile or Chromebook
AI features with Gemini in Office file workflows
Even when you’re working with Microsoft files, Gemini can help speed things up and make collaboration easier.
Summarise content inside Word, Excel or PowerPoint files — Understand documents without reading them in full
Suggest edits or follow-ups — Based on the content of an attached Office file
Help with conversion — Explain formatting changes or compatibility issues
Generate new documents from prompts — Use Office files as a base to generate Google-native versions
Predict next steps — Gemini can suggest what file you need next based on recent work
Gemini features require the Gemini for Workspace add-on.
How Kimbley IT helps you work better with Microsoft Office files
Many businesses still receive Word, Excel and PowerPoint files from clients and suppliers. We help you handle them — cleanly and confidently — inside Google Workspace.
Set up Workspace to support Office files properly — Including editing defaults, storage locations and format handling
Train your team on how to collaborate with Office users — From track changes to sharing links that work
Handle tricky formatting and compatibility issues — We troubleshoot anything that doesn’t render as expected
Build workflows that use both Google and Office tools — For teams that straddle both worlds
Show you how to convert when needed — And when not to
All included in your fixed-price IT support package.
Part of your all-in-one support package
Google Workspace lets you handle Microsoft Office files without friction — and we include Workspace in your flat-rate IT support package.
No bolt-ons. No IT headaches. Just a better way to work with your files.
Want help making Office files easier to manage in Workspace?
Book a 15-minute video call below and let’s talk about how Kimbley IT can help.