[h=4]To Set Up Google Cloud Connect:
Close any open Microsoft Office programs.
Go to the
Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office page and click
Download Google Cloud Connect.
Downloading Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office
The
Terms of Service page will appear. Click
Accept and Install to continue.
The
Google Cloud Connect Installer will open automatically. Depending on
your current internet browser, the download and installation process may
be a little more complicated. Step-by-step instructions will appear in the browser
window if you are not sure how to proceed
Select
Close when the installer in finished.
Open a Microsoft Office program like Word, Excel, or PowerPoint.
In the top part of the screen, you should see the
Google Cloud Connect Toolbar. Click
Login.
Two dialog boxes will appear: the
Global Settings dialog box, and the
Approve Access to your Google Account dialog box. If you are
not logged
in to your Google Account, enter your login information in the
Approve Access
to your Google Account dialog box and click
Sign in.
Once you're logged into your account, click
Grant Access in the
Approve Access to Your Google Account dialog box.
If desired,
review and
modify the Google Cloud Connect settings in the
Global Settings dialog box.
- Choose automatic or manual syncing. Setting this option to Manual means that you will have to individually sync each new document that you want to appear on your Google Drive.
- If you choose to sync your files automatically, all of your Office files will open in Protected View. To prevent this, check Disable Protected View.
- If you would like Microsoft Office to automatically save downloaded Google Drive files in a set location, uncheck Ask where to save each file before opening. Then, click Change... to select a different location.
When you're satisfied with your settings, click
OK. Google Cloud Connect is now
set up, and will sync to Google Drive any new Word documents, Excel
spreadsheets, and PowerPoint presentations you create
Google Cloud Connect may occasionally log you out of your account, which makes automatic
uploading and syncing impossible. As you make changes to your docs in the Office
programs, check to make sure that you remain logged into your Google account