Google Docs lacks autosave when editing PDF files
Users editing PDF files within Google Docs report no autosave functionality, causing lost work when they forget to manually save every few minutes. Unlike native Google Docs files, edited PDFs do not persist changes automatically, creating a data-loss risk during normal editing sessions.
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