Hey everyone! I'm working on an app that allows users to view Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF documents directly in their browser. My goal is to avoid forcing users to download files or install plugins that might cause problems. Here's what I'm looking for:
1. Users should be able to log into the app.
2. They can navigate to file storage.
3. They should be able to select any document and view it in the browser without needing to download it.
The files will be fetched from the backend. Is this something that's possible? Any advice or starting points would be appreciated!
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PDFs are a breeze! Most browsers support inline PDF viewing, so just link them to open in a new tab. For Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, you might want to check out Google Docs. They have specific link formats that could help, or you could try Microsoft Office Online, but it might require users to log in.
I want to make it super user-friendly, especially for my target audience, which is older adults.