Google Docs and Drive have an offline mode that allows you to create and edit documents without an internet connection. Anything you do will sync with the online version when you're back online.

However, editing a document hasn't been exactly straightforward, as Docs always defaults to view mode when you open the app on Android. This is finally changing with a new update.

How Google Docs Offline Mode Really Works \nBrenna Miles\/MakeUseOf\/Smart Mockups""> Google Docs offline mode essentially allows you to access and edit documents without an internet connection.

While working offline, you can also view spreadsheets and presentations created in Google Docs but you can’t edit them.