What does it mean when a file is offline?

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

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.

How can I get offline files back online?

Windows 10 - offline files - missing button/functionality 'Work...1Open the network folder that contains the files you have made available offline. Then, on the toolbar, click Work offline. ... 2When you are finished working with the files offline, click Work online on the toolbar.Windows 10 - offline files - missing button/functionality 'Work offline'

How do I turn off offline files?

If you need to disable Offline Files, use the same Control Panel applet. Navigate to Control Panel\All Control Panel Items\Sync Center, click on the link Manage offline files on the left. In the next dialog, click on the button Disable Offline Files.

Where do offline files go?

Files and folders selected as available offline are stored in the User directory cache and not accessible using a file explorer. They can only be accessed via the virtual drive, and only when Drive for desktop is running.