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- Microsoft is sending anonymous file sharing to Android.
- Android users can now see Word, PowerPoint and Excel documents without signing into their Microsoft account.
- If you want to edit or quit comments, you still have to sign in to your account.
Earlier this year, Microsoft launched an anonymous file sharing for the iPhone and iPad, and left Android users in the cold. It has been almost three months since then, but finally the wait is over. Microsoft is now bringing this feature to Android.
A Blog PostThe company announced that Android owners can now take advantage of anonymous file sharing. This means that if someone shares a word, powerpoint, or Excel file with you and sends a link to your Android device, you will now be able to see this document without signing in the first app.
For the work of this feature, the person sending the link needs to sign in his Microsoft account. Then they will need to open the file by opening the file, naving the share button in the top right corner, and entering the recipient’s email address. From there, they just have to send or copy the link and paste it in a message.
If you are at the end of the recipient, you will be able to tap the link and open the file. Now you will immediately ask the file whether you want to sign in to your personal account or dismiss.
This feature version is available in 16.0.18827.20066 or later in the word, Excel, and PowerPoint apps for Android. Microsoft notes that you will only be able to view documents, presentations and worksheets. If you want to edit the file or make a comment, you still have to log in.