Use your spreadsheet in offline mode

Google Sheets has an offline mode that automatically syncs your changes to the document when you reconnect to the internet. This is useful for any situation where you'd need to treat Google Sheets like a desktop application—on a flight or a road trip, for example.

Here's what you'll need:

1. Google Chrome

2. Google Drive Chrome Web App

3. Google Drive Sync

Instructions for setting up your offline sync are really straightforward, but the bulk of the process is just downloading and using the three core components above.

Navigate to File > Make available offline to turn it on.

And just like that, you can use Google Sheets even when you're offline—no WiFi necessary.