

When the person clicks the link in the email, it opens on the web, even if they’re not using Google Workspace or don’t have a Google Account. Instead of emailing a large file to someone, share the file from Drive.

Different email providers can have different attachment limits. Learn howĮmailing large files isn’t always possible. If you’re currently sharing files from a private network or in Microsoft OneDrive, you can move them to Drive where Google Workspace users can share them, too. Share your network files from Google Drive instead If your file has comments or tracked changes, they’re converted to Docs comments and suggestions. For example, you can convert a Word file to Docs and then edit and comment on it simultaneously with your team. You can then edit them in their original format, or convert them to a Google format. If you’re working on non-Google documents, spreadsheets, or presentations, you can import them to Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Import and convert documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to Google formats *Visitor sharing must be on for your organization. People who don't have a Google Account get an email invitation (with a PIN) to collaborate on the shared file or folder. After people sign in with the PIN, they can view, comment on, suggest edits to, and directly edit files and folders. You can share Drive files or folders with someone whether they have a Google Account or not.* Just share the file with their email address.

For example, if a co-worker opens a file using Word, they’ll see your comments in the file and can reply. People you work with can reply back, even if they’re not using Google Workspace. Learn howĬomment on Office files, Adobe PDF files, and more right from Drive. For example, you can create a file in Docs and then email it to someone as a Microsoft Word file. If the person you’re working with uses Office, you can send them a copy of your Docs, Sheets, and Slides files in an Office format. Share Google Docs editors files in an Office format You can edit Office files in a Chrome browser or Chromebook, convert files to Google formats, and more. In Google Workspace, you can still work on Office files, even if you don't have Office.

Work on Microsoft Office files-even if you don’t have Office Note: If you're entering another organization’s meeting or don't have a Google Workspace account, you can still join video meetings however, a participant might need to approve your request to join. Using Google Meet, any guest can join your meeting by clicking the link in your invitation or entering the meeting code on. Guests will get an email invitation and can respond. In Calendar, you can schedule events and video meetings with people who don’t have Google Workspace accounts. Want to get more out of Google apps at work or school? Sign up for a free Google Workspace trial
