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    Contents
    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with FileDrop
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • View two PDFs side by side
      • Documents widgets in iOS14
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Share files from cloud via a link
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
    • Contact us
    Home Using Documents File Types MS Office & iWork files View and convert MS Office & iWork files

    View and convert MS Office & iWork files

    The Documents app supports viewing MS Office and iWork files, and its PDF converter can easily turn any of them into beautiful PDFs so that you can make the most of your files using our advanced PDF editing tools.

    Add files to Documents

    There are multiple ways you can add MS Office or iWork files to Documents:

    • Add files using the plus button at the bottom right
    • Share files from other apps to Documents
    • Download them from our built-in browser 
    • View the files from any cloud storage connected to Documents without downloading them
    Tip: Once a file is added, you can tap the More ... icon at the top right > Enable Night Mode to make it easier for you to work in poor lighting.

    Use search and add bookmarks

    iPhone iPad
    • To search through the contents of your file, tap the iconin the bottom right corner, type in your query, and tap Search on your keyboard. The search results will be highlighted, and you can navigate through them using the buttons in the bottom corners. When you finish with searching, tap Done at the top right.
    • To get quick access to certain parts of the file, you can bookmark them. To add a bookmark, tap the iconat the bottom, and tap the Add new Bookmark button.

      To manage your bookmarks, tap the iconat the bottom left corner and tap Edit at the top right. Here, you can rename, delete, and change the order of the bookmarks by dragging them.

    • To search through the contents of your file, tap the iconat the top, type in your query, and tap Search on your keyboard. The search results will be highlighted, and you can navigate through them using the buttons < > at the top. When you finish with searching, tap Done at the top right.
    • To get quick access to certain parts of the file, you can bookmark them. To add a bookmark, tap the iconat the top and tap the Add button.

      To manage your bookmarks, tap the iconat the top and tap Edit at the top right. Here, you can rename, delete, and change the order of the bookmarks by dragging them. 

    Convert MS Office and iWork files to PDF

    iPhone iPad

    To convert a single file to PDF, open it in the Documents app, then tap the conversion icon. Alternatively, or to convert multiple files at once, follow the steps below:

    1. Open Documents.
    2. Open a folder with the needed file or stay in the My Filessection if the file is there.
    3. Tap ... at the top right > Select.
    4. Select the files you need to convert.
    5. Tap Convert to PDF at the bottom.
    Tip: If you need to merge several files into a single PDF file, tap Merge to PDF after selection.

    To convert a single file to PDF, open it in the Documents app, then tap the conversion icon. Alternatively, or to convert multiple files at once, follow the steps below:

    1. Open Documents.
    2. Open a folder with the needed file or stay in the My Filessection if the file is there.
    3. Tap ... at the top right > Select.
    4. Select the files you need to convert.
    5. Tap Convert to PDF on the sidebar.
    Tip: If you need to merge several files into a single PDF file, tap Merge to PDF after selection.
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