What does it mean for a file to be available offline?

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Once a file is available for offline use, you can open and edit it without an internet connection. That said, any changes made to the file will be saved locally. Later, when you gain access to the internet, Google will check for changes in the file and update its online version accordingly. 13 июл. 2020 г.

What does offline file mean?

(1) A file in a storage device that is not attached to a computer. In the past, an offline file may have referred to files on magnetic tapes or removable disk drives. See removable disk, data library, offline and offline browser. (2) A copy of a network file that is stored locally.

What does available offline mean on Google Drive?

The Google Drive App (for iPhone/iPad and Android) allows you to access (view, share, star, rename files also edit Google Documents) Google Drive files from your mobile device. And, if you make a file available when offline, you can access it even when your device isn't connected to WiFi or a network connection.

What does always available offline mean?

Making a folder “Always available offline” creates a local copy of the folder's files, adds those files to the index, and keeps the local and remote copies in sync. Users can manually sync locations which are not indexed remotely and are not using folder redirection to gain the benefits of being indexed locally.

How do I stop making files available offline?

Step 1: Open the Google Drive app (Docs, Slides, or Sheets) that is continuously showing you the offline notification. Step 2: Tap on the three-bar icon and select Settings. Step 3: Turn off the toggle next to Make recent files available offline.

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