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                "summary": "Docs, Sheets and Slides files you've made available offline can be viewed and edited in Chrome or Edge with the Docs Offline extension, or in the Docs, Sheets and Slides mobile apps. Drive for desktop keeps mirrored and offline-marked files on the computer. Offline edits are applied once you're back online.",
                "src": "https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375012?hl=en",
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                    "Android"
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                "q": "If you aren't connected to a Wi-Fi or mobile network, you can still view and edit files, including: Google Docs Google Sheets Google Slides"
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                "v": "Offline use in the browser needs Chrome or Edge with the Google Docs Offline extension and doesn't work in private browsing. On iPhone and iPad, offline editing happens in the Docs, Sheets and Slides apps.",
                "src": "https://support.google.com/drive/answer/2375012?hl=en",
                "q": "You must use the Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge browser. Don't use private browsing."
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                "q": "you can create granular access control security policies for apps based on attributes, such as user identity, location, device security status, and IP address."
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                "src": "https://support.google.com/a/answer/9275380?hl=en",
                "q": "Allow access to apps only from company-issued devices Allow access to Drive only if a user storage device is encrypted"
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                "src": "https://support.google.com/drive/answer/10838124?hl=en",
                "q": "If you use a work or school account, you might not be able to use Google Drive for desktop or your organization might have to install it for you."
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