You can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office files directly within Google Workspace

An important new update to Google Workspace means you can now edit password-protected Microsoft Office software files ...

You can now edit password-protected MS Office files in Google Drive, here's how

If you don't have access to the password, you can click on the "Preview" option to open the password-protected MS Office file ...

Google Allows Editing Password Protected Microsoft Office Files in Google Drive

Google has announced a new feature allowing editing of password protected Microsoft Office files in Google Drive.
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Google Drive Will Open Office Files In Editing Mode By Default

As per an official blog, Google has announced that it is rolling out a new update for Google Drive. After this update, Google Drive will open Microsoft Office files directly in the editing mode.