How to collaborate on Office files in G Suite

One of the hallmarks of collaborating in G Suite is the ability to edit Docs, Sheets, and Slide files simultaneously with other collaborators and see the changes in real time. Now you can do the same with Microsoft Office files without having to first convert them to the corresponding G Suite format. Here’s how to get started.

Sharing Office files

The first step to collaborating in G Suite is sharing a file with your collaborators. That starts with and log in if necessary. On the top left, click New > File upload. Select the Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file you want to add and click Open to upload it.