Google Docs' word processor is finally getting offline access. Using the free Google Gears extension, users will soon be able to read and edit their files even when they have no Internet connection.

The online office suite needs offline support, but shifting technology has made it hard to develop. Google's Chrome leader says it's being tested internally. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 ...

Google (news, site) has been on-and-off with offline support in Google Docs. While the cloud service used to have limited offline functionality with Google Gears, it seems Google is adamant at ...

Recent news from the blogosphere indicates that Google is preparing to launch one of its first offline-ready web applications in the form of Google Docs as part of Google Gears. Speculation around the ...

I’m a big fan of Google Docs. The main appeal is being able to use it on just about any computing device, anywhere I go. I also like being able to share files easily with friends and colleagues.

Google Docs has gained offline capabilities on Android devices and also now features enhanced functionality for tablets running the open-source operating system. The moves were detailed in a Google ...

Google Docs is great for storing your files in the cloud and interactively collaborating with others, but you've got to admit that using the browser-based editor is akin to working in Notepad. No ...

Google keeps taking tiny steps toward creating a full-fledged document creation and editing experience to users of computers and mobile devices. Recently, Google unveiled an HTML5-powered app for the ...

The Day 2 keynote at Google I/O was no match for yesterday’s Android keynote (though it did have people skydiving again), but Google delivered when it came to Google Docs: At long last, Google Docs ...

Google has added offline access to its web apps such as Gmail, Google Calendar and Google Docs. Offline mode is a key feature in Google's Chromebook push, which is itself a plank in its battle with ...

In May 2010, Google “temporarily” removed offline access to Google Docs, which had been provided for two years through the Google Gears extension. “We know offline access is important for some of you, ...