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Google's productivity suite now stand-alone apps (pictures)

Instead of using Google Drive, you'll now have separate apps for word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations.

Jason Parker
Jason Parker has been at CNET for nearly 15 years. He is the senior editor in charge of iOS software and has become an expert reviewer of the software that runs on each new Apple device. He now spends most of his time covering Apple iOS releases and third-party apps.
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Google's new stand-alone apps

Google has decided to separate its office productivity services into stand-alone apps, making them easier to navigate, and removing he confusion from Google Drive.

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Document list

Just like Google Drive, you can view your files in a list.

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Collaboration

You can invite others to join you in a document and changes will be reflected in real time. You also can touch a button to see who is currently viewing the document.

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Document list thumbnails

You also have the option to switch to document thumbnails using a button at the top.

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Narrowing the search

If your Google Drive is filled with documents, you can open the sidebar to sort files so they're easier to find.

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