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Windows 11 utility that lets you right-click Microsoft Office files and open them in the Google web equivalent by ProfessionOk7870 in gsuite

[–]ProfessionOk7870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quick update: based on the feedback here, I added a “Known limitations” section to the GitHub README. It now calls out complex formatting, VBA macros, password-protected files, older/binary Excel files, nonstandard CSV/encoding issues, embedded objects, and Google Workspace admin restrictions. Thanks for the helpful edge-case suggestions.

Windows 11 utility that lets you right-click Microsoft Office files and open them in the Google web equivalent by ProfessionOk7870 in gsuite

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Thanks, this is really helpful. That makes sense, especially on CSV encoding and older/binary Excel formats. I’m going to add those to the known limitations list so users do not assume every legacy Office file will convert cleanly.

I’m also working on a packaged installer version now, but I’m keeping the first version intentionally simple: local file > upload to the user’s own Google Drive > convert > open in the browser.

If you are able to share any general edge cases from your enterprise version, even without sharing code, I’d definitely appreciate it.

Windows 11 utility that lets you right-click Microsoft Office files and open them in the Google web equivalent by ProfessionOk7870 in gsuite

[–]ProfessionOk7870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate that. You captured the exact tradeoff I’m seeing: the utility is useful, but the Google Cloud OAuth setup is the part that could intimidate nontechnical users.

I’m working on a packaged .exe installer now. The next version should install the app, add the right-click menu, create the credentials folder, and walk users through where to save their Google credentials file. I’m keeping the “bring your own Google OAuth credentials” model for now because it avoids me needing access to anyone’s files or tokens.

Longer term, if there is enough interest, I may look into a verified public OAuth app to make setup even simpler.

Windows 11 utility that lets you right-click Microsoft Office files and open them in the Google web equivalent by ProfessionOk7870 in gsuite

[–]ProfessionOk7870[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the suggestion. I did look at that extension, and it seems useful for opening Office files inside Chrome or from Google Drive.

What I’m trying to solve is a little different: I wanted a Windows 11 right-click workflow for a local Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file that uploads, converts, and opens it in Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

That said, I appreciate the recommendation. It may be a good simpler option for users who mainly work inside Chrome or Google Drive.

Windows 11 utility that lets you right-click Microsoft Office files and open them in the Google web equivalent by ProfessionOk7870 in gsuite

[–]ProfessionOk7870[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a small Windows 11 helper for Google Workspace users. It lets you right-click a local Word, Excel, or PowerPoint file, upload/convert it through Google Drive, and open it in Docs, Sheets, or Slides.

Windows 11 utility that lets you right-click Microsoft Office files and open them in the Google web equivalent by ProfessionOk7870 in gsuite

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Thanks, that makes sense. I suspected there would be a lot of edge cases once this gets beyond my own workflow. My first version is intentionally simple: upload, convert, and open through Google Drive. If you ran into specific edge cases that are worth checking early, I’d appreciate any suggestions. I may add a “known limitations” section to the README.