Edit Google Docs on the Website Google Docs is a popular word processor because it runs entirely online, but that doesn't mean it skimps on editing options. You can edit papers and other documents ...

While working offline, you can also view spreadsheets and presentations created in Google Docs but you can’t edit them.

However, editing a document hasn't been exactly straightforward, as Docs always defaults to view mode when you open the app on Android. This is finally changing with a new update.