Google Docs Bugs Block User From Deleting Shared Files Consuming Storage
A user encountered repeated bugs while trying to complete a simple task in Google Docs, including being unable to delete shared files that were consuming their storage quota. The friction cost significant time despite Docs being an unavoidable tool for the user's workflow.
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