Q&A Sharing a document, with a shareable link for others to view/edit?

[Spawn]

Question in title.

Which platform do you use for sharing a document, with a shareable link for others to view/edit?

So far I have found the following to be true. Both allow:

• Viewable without an account
• Options to allow editing
• Links can be revoked
• Viewers can print/save copy

Word Online (via OneDrive) – Pros/Cons

• Pros:
  • Hides the owners name
  • Built-in Editor for spelling/grammar feels smarter for en-gb.
• Cons:
  • 365 subscription required for additional share features (expiration and password)
  • Cannot add a table for contents without Word (desktop app)

Docs (via Google Drive) – Pros/Cons

• Pros:
  • Viewable without an account
  • Can add a table for contents
• Cons:
  • Shows anonymous viewer counter
  • Spelling/Grammar check not as thorough/fast to detect

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Because I have a Microsoft 365 subscription, I use Word Online/OneDrive.

 

[Spawn]

Because I have a Microsoft 365 subscription, I use Word Online/OneDrive.

Is there anything you don't like about using Word Online to share documents with others?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

Is there anything you don't like about using Word Online to share documents with others?

Editing in the desktop app is still much faster (and has more options) than the online version.

 

[Spawn]

I noticed that when I wanted to add a Tablet of Contents, loading the desktop app was more fluid / responsive, and switching back to Word Online for a preview viewing, was a downgrade.

Have you had any experience with Google Docs?

 

[Gandalf_The_Grey]

I noticed that when I wanted to add a Tablet of Contents, loading the desktop app was more fluid / responsive, and switching back to Word Online for a preview viewing, was a downgrade.

Have you had any experience with Google Docs?

Yes, briefly, but I never tried anything advanced because I always use and am accustomed to Word.