How to download your Google Docs documents Downloading a Google Doc document lets you open it in desktop word processors (for example, Microsoft Word) and transfer it to physical storage mediums.

This post explains how to download the Google Docs desktop app for Windows 111/10 using Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge browsers.

Google Docs and Drive have an offline mode that allows you to create and edit documents without an internet connection. Anything you do will sync with the online version when you're back online.

Why you should download Google Docs to your Chromebook As I’ve already mentioned, running Google Docs in its own window can help ease a bit of clutter in your web browser.