Google Docs open in Mobile Version on Mac Air

Every time I use Google Docs on my Mac Bk Air, it launches in the 'Mobile version'. I have to then scroll to the bottom to click on 'Desktop', then continue to next page to click on 'Continue to desktop version' to finally get to the desktop version.
Annoying!
Is there a way to change a setting somewhere so that Google Docs does not detect the touch-pad on my Mac Bk Air and think its a mobile devise?
I've tried to ask in Google Groups but no answers or reply.

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