Collaborate with Microsoft Office Files in ICloud Drive

Hi is there a way to collaborate on Microsoft excel and word files located and stored in the iCloud Drive?

Posted on Mar 11, 2023 06:36 AM

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muguy

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Posted on Mar 11, 2023 07:13 AM

I believe collaboration through Office documents is only available on office 365.

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