You can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly in Google Workspace

• Password-protected Microsoft Office files are now fully compatible with Google Workspace
• Previously, users had to download the files and open them in other software.
• Google’s push for interoperability and removing vendor lock-in is evident

A big new update to Google Workspace means you can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office software files directly in Docs, Sheets and Slides – or in other words, within your company’s core ecosystem, without having to access alternative software.

This is big news for Google Workspace users, as it provides yet another reason why they may no longer need to subscribe to two different licenses.