Google Docs Viewer Not Integrated Into Google Drive Like PDF Viewer
Users want the Google Docs viewer built directly into Google Drive the same way the PDF viewer already is, instead of requiring a separate app or tab switch. This reflects an inconsistency in Drives in-app document viewing experience.
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