Automatically opening downloaded files in Google Chrome is a relatively straightforward process. However, only certain file types can be opened automatically. Firstly, proceed by downloading a file.

Creating a new file, whether Docs, Slides, Sheets, or Forms, in Chrome is easy, if you know the proper URL shortcuts. Let's dig into those.

Google today released a new Chrome extension for Google Drive aimed at making it easier to open files right from the correct desktop application.