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Good afternoon,
Please could you advise me on how to open multiple microsoft files on my device. When I open a second PowerPoint document or a second word document, the first document closes. I am unable to use multiple documents at the same time. I understand that this might be the case with using a mobile version (my phone) but I'd like to know why I am unable to open them on my tablet?
I have been using my Samsung galaxy tab 7 FE on both tablet mode and Samsung dex mode but it does not seem to work on either. Please advise me on how to achieve opening multiple files as this is an essential for me.
Thank you for your time.
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Hi husnaa
You can send feedback on this lack of functionality directly to the Office for Android Team
At the top of the app, tap your username and select Settings
Scroll down towards the bottom of that settings page and select Send Feedback.
Thank you for your response.
I'd like to know if this feature on android tablets will be available in future updates? Are there any discussions on allowing the opening of multiple documents? Or would we only be able to use a pc to access this feature?
Hi husnaa
I am Dave, I will help you with this.
The Android app version of the Office apps is very limited when compared to the full Office apps installed on a Windows PC or a Mac, and currently, they do not support opening more than one document at a time.