Opening file

    1. The user uses the document manager (found in his/her browser) to open the document for viewing or editing.

    2. The document identifier and the link to it at the document storage service are sent using the JavaScript API to the document editor.

    3. The document editing service downloads the document file from the document storage service using the ID and link provided. At this step the of the file into Office Open XML format is also performed for the document editor better performance and formats compatibility.
    4. When ready the document editing service transfers the document file to the browser-based document editor.
    5. The document editor displays the document file and/or (in case the appropriate rights are provided) allows its editing.

    After the editing is finished, the document saving process takes place.

    2. Specify your ONLYOFFICE Document Server link with the JavaScript API that will be used for your website.

      Where the documentserver is the name of the server with the ONLYOFFICE Document Server installed.

    3. Where the example.com is the name of the server where document manager and document storage service are installed.