Editing Documents on Mobile

Make changes to your documents, spreadsheets, and presentations directly from your mobile device. 
 Entering Edit Mode 
 
 Open the file you want to edit. 
 Tap the Edit icon. 
 
 
 The editing toolbar appears.
 
 
 Tap in the document, cell, or slide area where you want to make changes. 
 
 Editing Documents (Word) 
 Text Editing 
 
 Tap to place the cursor where you want to type 
 Use your on-screen keyboard to enter text 
 Long-press text to select it, then drag the selection handles to adjust it 
 Use the selection menu to Cut , Copy , or Paste 
 
 Formatting 
 
 Apply Bold , Italic , or Underline 
 Change font size and text style 
 Adjust text alignment
 
 
 
 Inserting Content 
 
 Insert images from your camera or photo gallery 
 Add tables 
 Insert links 
 Add page breaks when needed
 
 
 
 Editing Spreadsheets 
 Cell Editing 
 
 Tap a cell to select it 
 Type directly in the formula bar, or double-tap the cell to edit 
 Enter numbers, text, or formulas 
 Tap the checkmark to confirm your changes
 
 
 
 Cell Operations 
 
 Copy and paste cells 
 Fill cells by dragging the fill handle 
 Insert or delete rows and columns 
 Merge cells when needed
 
 
 
 Formatting 
 
 Apply number formats such as currency, percentage, and date formats 
 Change cell colors and borders 
 Adjust text alignment 
 Use font options for cell content
 
 
 
 Editing Presentations 
 Slide Editing 
 
 Tap text boxes to edit text 
 Move objects by dragging them 
 Resize objects using the handles 
 Use the formatting toolbar to style slide content
 
 
 
 Slide Management 
 
 Add new slides 
 Duplicate slides 
 Delete slides 
 Reorder slides by dragging them in thumbnail view
 
 
 
 Saving Changes 
 
 When you exit the file, you are prompted to save your changes or leave without saving. 
 Changes save automatically to the cloud 
 The save indicator shows the current sync status 
 When you leave the file, your saved work remains available 
 
 
 Undo and Redo 
 
 Tap the undo arrow to reverse your last action 
 Tap the redo arrow to restore an undone change 
 Multiple levels of undo may be available while editing 
 
 Mobile Editing Tips 
 Use Landscape Mode 
 Rotate your device for more editing space, especially when working in spreadsheets. 
 
 Zoom In 
 Pinch to zoom for more precise editing and selection. 
 
 External Keyboard 
 You can connect a Bluetooth keyboard for longer editing sessions. 
 Keep Edits Simple 
 Mobile editing works best for quick changes. For more advanced formatting or layout work, the desktop or web editor may be more comfortable. 
 Collaboration 
 
 See when other users are editing in real time 
 Changes from collaborators can appear while you work 
 Add comments while editing when commenting is available 
 
 Exiting Edit Mode 
 
 Tap the back arrow.
 
 
 You return to the file browser. 
 
 Limitations 
 Some advanced features may not be available on mobile, such as: 
 
 More complex formatting options 
 Macros and scripts 
 Some chart types 
 Advanced layout controls 
 
 For these features, use the web or desktop editor.