Advanced Features

Collaborative Document Editing

Edit documents together in real-time with colleagues using Felicloud's built-in office suite.

Overview

Felicloud includes a built-in office suite that allows multiple people to edit documents, spreadsheets, and presentations simultaneously - all directly in your browser.

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Documents

.docx, .odt, .doc

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Spreadsheets

.xlsx, .ods, .xls

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Presentations

.pptx, .odp, .ppt

Opening Documents

1. Navigate to Your File

Go to cloud.felicloud.com and find the document you want to edit.

2. Click to Open

Simply click on the document. It will open in the built-in editor.

3. Start Editing

The document opens in edit mode. Changes are saved automatically.

Good to knowDocuments save automatically every few seconds. You'll see "All changes saved" in the toolbar.

Real-Time Collaboration

When multiple people open the same shared document:

  • See who's editing: Colored cursors show where others are typing
  • Live updates: See changes appear instantly as they type
  • User list: View all active editors in the toolbar
  • No conflicts: Changes merge automatically

Collaboration Tips

  • • Use comments to discuss changes without editing directly
  • • Work in different sections to avoid stepping on each other
  • • Use the chat feature (if available) for quick communication

Sharing for Collaboration

1. Share the Document

Click the share icon on the document or folder containing it.

2. Set Edit Permissions

For collaboration, users need edit access:

  • Share with users: Add their username/email and set "Can edit"
  • Share link: Create a link with "Allow editing" enabled

3. Send Invitation

Share the link or let them know it's available in their "Shared with you" section.

TipFor team projects, share an entire folder with edit permissions. Team members can create and edit all files within.

Comments and Suggestions

Adding Comments

1. Select Text

Highlight the text you want to comment on.

2. Insert Comment

Click the comment icon in the toolbar or right-click → "Insert comment".

3. Write and Submit

Type your comment and click "Comment" or press Enter.

Managing Comments

  • Reply: Click on a comment to add a reply
  • Resolve: Mark comments as resolved when addressed
  • Delete: Remove your own comments
  • View all: Click "Comments" in sidebar to see all comments

Track Changes

Track changes shows who made what edits:

1. Enable Track Changes

Go to Edit menu → Track Changes → Record Changes.

2. Make Edits

Additions appear underlined, deletions appear strikethrough, with author colors.

3. Accept or Reject

Review changes and accept/reject them individually or all at once.

Good to knowTrack changes is ideal for review workflows where you want to see exactly what was modified.

Version History

Felicloud automatically saves versions as you edit:

1. Access Versions

In the document editor, click File → See version history, or close the document and view versions in the file details.

2. Compare Versions

Click on any version to see the document at that point in time.

3. Restore if Needed

Restore a previous version if recent changes need to be undone.

Supported Formats

Full Editing Support

Documents

  • • .docx
  • • .odt
  • • .doc

Spreadsheets

  • • .xlsx
  • • .ods
  • • .xls

Presentations

  • • .pptx
  • • .odp
  • • .ppt
TipFor best compatibility, use the modern formats (.docx, .xlsx, .pptx) or the open formats (.odt, .ods, .odp).

Tips for Effective Collaboration

📁 Organize Shared Folders

Create a dedicated folder for team projects. Share the folder instead of individual files.

💬 Communicate Changes

Use comments to explain why you made changes, especially for significant edits.

📋 Use Templates

Create template documents for recurring projects to maintain consistency.

🔒 Review Permissions

Periodically review who has access and remove people who no longer need it.

Still Need Help?

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