How to make “open with Excel” the default in google drive

Google Drive is a popular cloud storage service that allows you to store and access your files from anywhere. By default, when you open a file in Google Drive, it opens in a web browser. However, if you prefer to work with Microsoft Excel for your spreadsheet needs, you can easily set it as the default program to open Excel files in Google Drive. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to make "open with Excel" the default option in Google Drive.

Step 1: Install Google Drive for Desktop

In order to make "open with Excel" the default option, you need to have the Google Drive for Desktop application installed on your computer. If you don't have it already, you can download and install it from the Google Drive website.

Step 2: Set Excel as the default program

Once you have Google Drive for Desktop installed, follow these steps to set Excel as the default program:

1. Open Google Drive for Desktop on your computer.
2. Click on the gear icon in the top right corner and select "Preferences" from the dropdown menu.
3. In the "General" tab, locate the "Default Applications" section.
4. Click on the dropdown menu next to "Open files with" and select "Microsoft Excel".
5. Click "Apply" to save the changes.

That's it! Now, whenever you open an Excel file in Google Drive, it will automatically open in Microsoft Excel.

It's important to note that this setting only applies to files opened in Google Drive on your computer. If you open Google Drive in a web browser, the files will still open in the browser by default.

Conclusion

Setting "open with Excel" as the default option in Google Drive can greatly improve your productivity if you frequently work with Excel files. By following the simple steps outlined in this article, you can easily make Excel the default program for opening Excel files in Google Drive.

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