Google Docs Upload Control Inconsistently Appears Across Sessions
Users report that the file-upload control in Google Docs's file picker is visible on first use but disappears on a subsequent attempt, with no clear indication of how to proceed. This inconsistent interface state breaks an otherwise straightforward upload flow.
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