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It is now possible to create and edit a range of documents and media online including text, spreadsheets, presentations, images, audio and video.

Advantages of working online

• Your documents are available anywhere with an internet connection.
• You don’t need to buy the software or keep it up to date.
• People you’re sharing a document with always have access to the latest version.
• Two or more people can edit a document at the same time, this is called collaborative working. As one user changes something, the other person’s screen will show the changes.

Disadvantages of working online

• Without an internet connection your documents are inaccessible.
• The editing options are less advanced.
• Backups may not be done and even if they are, there’s no way to know how frequently.
• The service may close or go bankrupt, taking your documents with it.
• Hackers may gain access to your documents.
• If you’re working collaboratively, managing many people editing single document at once can be time-consuming.