Google Docs File Download Stuck Waiting for Connection
A Google Docs user reports being unable to download a file, with the interface stuck showing a waiting for connection state indefinitely. The report does not clarify whether this stems from a platform sync bug or the user's own connectivity, limiting confidence in a systemic cause.
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