# Opening Documents

OfficeDocs allows you to open and edit documents directly from your web browser. This guide explains the different ways to open a document, depending on where it is stored or how it was shared with you.

**Opening from the File Manager**

To open a document from the File Manager:

1. Open the **Files** module in your account. [![image.png](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/7pgimage.png)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/7pgimage.png)
2. Browse to the folder that contains the document.
3. Click the document name.
4. The document will open in the OfficeDocs editor in a new tab.

**Opening from Recent Files**

Recently opened documents can be accessed from your recent files list.

1. Open the **Files** module.
2. Locate the **Recent Files** section or filter.
3. Click the document you want to open.

**Opening from a Share Link**

If a document has been shared with you by link:

1. Click the share link you received.
2. If prompted, verify your email address using the code sent to you.
3. The document will open in the editor.

**Opening from Desktop Editors**

You can also open documents using the OnlyOffice Desktop Editors.

1. Open **OnlyOffice Desktop Editors**.
2. Connect the application to your account, if it is not already connected.
3. Browse to the document using the file browser. [![image.png](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/scaled-1680-/hTMimage.png)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-10/hTMimage.png)
4. Double-click the document to open it.

**Opening from the Mobile App**

To open a document from the mobile app:

1. Open the **OnlyOffice** mobile app.
2. Sign in to your account.
3. Browse to the document in the file list.
4. Tap the document to open it.

**Supported File Types**

OfficeDocs supports a variety of file formats, including:

- **.docx**: Microsoft Word documents
- **.xlsx**: Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- **.pptx**: Microsoft PowerPoint presentations
- **.pdf**: PDF documents
- **.docxf**: OnlyOffice form documents

**Troubleshooting**

**Document does not open**

- Make sure you have permission to access the file.
- Confirm that the file format is supported.
- Refresh the page and try opening the document again.

**Document opens in read-only mode**

- Your account may have view-only access.
- The file may have been shared with limited permissions.
- Another user may currently have the document locked for editing.