Learn how to convert Microsoft Office files like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to Google Docs, Documents, Sheets, and Slides, respectively.

Ever have to convert a Microsoft Office file into G Suite format just to add a comment? It's a pain. Thankfully, with this update, you no longer have to!

This process can be done on your computer or on the Google Drive mobile app. You can change your Google Drive settings to automatically convert uploaded files to Google Docs.

Today, Google said it has added the ability to comment on Microsoft files, as well as PDFs and images, without leaving its Drive storage tool or converting documents.

If you want to keep your local files in sync with your Google Drive account, you can use a graphical or command-line method on your Windows 11 PC. I’ll show you how.