Hey everyone! I’ve been playing around with Google Docs viewer and noticed there are quite a few URL parameters you can use. At first, I thought it was just basic stuff like ‘url’, ‘embedded’, and ‘chrome’. But then I stumbled upon some other weird ones like ‘a’, ‘pagenumber’, and a bunch of authentication-related parameters.
I’m really curious about this. Does anyone know if there’s an official list or guide that explains all these different URL options for Google Docs viewer? It would be super helpful to know what each one does and how to use them properly.
Has anyone else experimented with these parameters? What cool tricks have you discovered? I’d love to hear about your experiences or any tips you might have for making the most out of Google Docs viewer. Thanks in advance for any info you can share!
i’ve messed around with those params too! the ‘a’ one is pretty neat, lets u jump to specific anchors in the doc. ‘pagenumber’ is self-explanatory, but handy. haven’t found an official list tho 
maybe try googling ‘google docs viewer api docs’? might turn up smthing useful. good luck exploring!
I’ve found the ‘embedded’ parameter particularly useful for integrating documents seamlessly into web applications. It strips away the Google Docs interface, providing a cleaner viewer experience. Another less-known but valuable parameter is ‘pid’, which allows you to specify a unique identifier for the document. This can be helpful for tracking or caching purposes in more complex implementations. While official documentation is scarce, exploring these parameters can significantly enhance document viewing functionality. It’s worth noting that some parameters may behave differently across various document types (docs, sheets, slides), so thorough testing is advisable when implementing them in production environments.
I’ve been using Google Docs viewer for a while now, and I’ve discovered some interesting things about these URL parameters. While there isn’t an official comprehensive guide, experimenting with different combinations often leads to useful workarounds. For instance, adjusting the ‘zoom’ parameter sets a default zoom level, which is perfect for improving readability on smaller screens. Additionally, ‘viewMode’ set to ‘slideshow’ transforms documents into a presentation-style display. Remember, authentication tokens are essential when accessing private documents, so use them with caution.