Google Docs Upload Progress Screen Cancels All Files on Accidental Tap
When uploading multiple files, the Google Docs interface dims the screen during a loading animation, and any tap on the screen cancels the entire upload batch rather than just dismissing the animation. This destructive default causes users to lose in-progress uploads unintentionally.
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