Google has launched a new plug-in called 'Cloud Connect' that lets users sync Microsoft Office with Google Docs enabling them to view, edit or share Office files through Google Docs. 

A free plug in that makes it a lot easier to share Word, PowerPoint or Excel documents with co-workers or clients using Google Docs. Thanks to DocVerse, a company acquired by Google early this year that this plug-in has been launched not only to make file sharing a seamless process but  also to pull-in users who prefer Microsoft Office over Google Docs.

"Of course, we know that many more of you still use Microsoft Office, because until recently, there weren't many tools to help you collaborate and share with others. Now there is more choice." shares Shan Sinha, Google's Group Product Manager. 

Cloud Connect is compatible with Office 2003, 2007 and 2010. It not only allows multiple participants to edit and share an Office document but also automatically syncs that document with Google Docs as soon as you hit 'save' button. "Once synced, documents are backed-up, given  unique URL, and can be accessed from anywhere (including mobile devices) at any time through Google Docs." explains Shan Sinha. 

So basically anyone with a Google account and Microsoft Office in their PC can sync all their office documents with Google Docs. Once synced, each 'Office' document becomes a part of Google Docs and is given a unique URL which can be used as any other file in Google Docs.

Initially Google invited volunteers to test this latest plug-in but due to viral nature of internet and thanks to every growing Google's popularity thousands of volunteers participated in few hours of announcement due to which Google had to close their testing program. But if you wish to be notified exactly when this service will be available for use, then fill out this form and you will be informed. 

For Mac users this news is of no use...as of now atleast, because Cloud Connect is not available for Macs, Google clarifies by saying "Unfortunately due to lack of support for open APIs on Microsoft Office for Mac, we are unable to make Google Cloud Connect available for Macs at this time" further adding "We look forward to when time comes so we can provide this feature to our Mac customers as well." 

Check Out Google's announcement here.

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