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.

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 ...

Google is making a change to what it calls the “First Open Experience” that will launch Docs in edit mode, with Sheets and Slides also getting a “more creation-focused experience.” Opening ...

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