Do users require Microsoft OneDrive for co-authoring using Microsoft Office for the web?

No, Microsoft OneDrive is not required for co-authoring files when using Microsoft Office for the web. 

Which browsers are supported for editing files using Microsoft Office for the web?

Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or Mozilla Firefox. For information related to recommended browsers and limitations applicable to Microsoft browsers, refer to the List of limitations applicable to Microsoft browsers section in iManage Work Web help.

What is the auto-save frequency for Microsoft Office for the web?

Auto-save frequency for Microsoft Office for the web is defined by Microsoft Corporation. For information about the auto save frequency for Microsoft Office for the web, visit: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/cloud-storage-partner-program/online/scenarios/coauth

Can the auto save frequency be changed or disabled?

You cannot change or disable auto-save frequency. Auto save behavior is controlled entirely by Microsoft application.

Can I edit a file using Microsoft Office for the web if I do not have a Microsoft O365 license?

No. You must have a Microsoft 365 license to edit any file using Microsoft Office for the web. 

Can I edit OLE documents using Microsoft Office for the web?

No. Currently, you cannot edit OLE documents using Microsoft Office for the web. 

What are the file size limits for editing documents?

For information about file size limits defined by Microsoft Corporation, visit:: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/cloud-storage-partner-program/faq/file-sizes

Which file types are supported?

The following table provides the list of file types supported for Microsoft Office for the web:

File format

Viewing

Editing

Microsoft Word file formats

Open XML files (.docx)

(tick)

(tick)

Binary files (.doc)

(tick)

(error)

NOTE: Convert to .docx if you want to edit binary files. 

Macro files (.docm)

(tick)

NOTE: Macros cannot be run or changed.

(tick)

NOTE: Macros cannot be run or changed.

Templates (.dotm, .dotx)

(tick)

(error)

Open document (.odt)

(error)

(error)

Microsoft Excel file formats

Open XML files (.xlsx, .xlsb)

(tick)

(tick)

Binary files (.xls)

(tick)

(error)

NOTE: Convert to .xlsx if you want to edit binary files.

Macro files(.xlsm)

(tick)

NOTE: Macros cannot be run or changed.

(tick)

NOTE: If macros exist, you are prompted to save a copy of the file with the macros removed.

Templates (.xlt, .xltx)

(error)

 (error)

Open document (.ods)

(error)

(error)

Microsoft PowerPoint file formats

Open XML (.pptx, .ppsx)

(tick)

(tick)

Binary (.ppt, .pps)

(tick)

(error)

NOTE: Convert to .pptx or .ppsx if you want to edit binary files.

Templates (.pot, .potx)

(tick)

(error)

Macros (.pptm, .potm, .ppam, .potx, .ppsm)

(tick)

NOTE: Macros cannot be run or changed.

(error)

Add-ins (.ppa, .ppam)

(error)

(error)

Open document (.odp)

(error)

(error)

Other file formats

OneNote notebooks (.one)

(tick)

(tick)

Portable Document Format (.pdf)

(error)

(error)

Text files (.txt)

(error)

(error)

Where are the files stored and how long are these files stored?

All files are stored in your iManage Work environment. Only the final versions of the files are stored in iManage Work until deleted. Intermediate and journal entries will be cleaned up by background jobs in the later releases. 

What happens if read/write or full access to a file is revoked when co-authoring or editing a file?

When the file owner revokes the write or full access to one or more editors during a co-authoring session, they can no longer edit the file. In these circumstances, if they try to edit the file, error messages are displayed by Microsoft. We recommend that users copy their edits into another file to ensure that they do not lose their changes. For more information, see Revoking write access for editors.