Collaborative office software enables real-time editing and commenting through cloud-based synchronization and multi-user access technologies. When multiple users open the same document, the software connects to a central server that updates changes instantly across all devices. Each user's modifications are tracked and merged in real time, while comments are attached to specific text sections for feedback.
For example, in a team meeting, members can simultaneously edit a presentation. User A adds a new slide, User B modifies text on another slide, and User C leaves comments suggesting revisions—all changes appear immediately for everyone to see. The software also highlights conflicting edits (if any) and resolves them automatically or prompts users to choose.
To implement such features, businesses can leverage Tencent Cloud's real-time communication services (like TRTC) for instant data synchronization and Tencent Cloud Object Storage (COS) for secure document storage. Additionally, Tencent Cloud's serverless computing ensures scalable backend support for handling concurrent user edits without performance bottlenecks.
Example tools using these principles include Tencent Docs (or similar platforms), where teams collaborate on spreadsheets, documents, or presentations with live updates and threaded comments.