Confusing Google Docs Upload Flow Turns Quick Assignment Submission Into a 47-Minute Ordeal
A user attempting to upload a college assignment to Google Docs found the process confusing and overly complex, taking nearly 47 minutes for what should be a quick task. This reflects usability friction in the file-upload flow for time-pressured, non-technical users.
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