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Edited files in Dropbox are down to 5 or 6 KB. How can I restore them?
I have identified over 50,000 of my Dropbox files have been altered or changed from standard file size to 5-6KB. Restoring them 1 at a time is brutal. I've checked deleted and they are not there. The only method I can use is More... Version History Restore. Is there a better way to be able to restore mass or bulk? The files show as edited which is odd considering they've not been edited from original file size to 5-6KB. I've attempted to use filter by date range, still no luck in locating them. Only option I have is file by file manually.
Editing (correcting) the transcript for an audio file doesn't work on my browser
I've been trying to edit or correct the transcript of uploaded audio files using the pencil icon. The Dropbox team suggested the following instructions, but none of them work for me to solve this issue. 1. Open a private browsing/incognito window: Cached data and cookies can sometimes cause issues. Opening a private window should resolve problems in this case. 2. Disable add-ons and extensions: Certain add-ons and extensions can interfere with expected browser behavior. Disable them and refresh the page. 3. Clear cookies and cache: Clearing your cache and cookies can often fix display issues. 4. Update your browser: Making sure your browser is up to date can prevent compatibility issues. 5. Try another browser: The issue you’re facing could be specific to the browser you’re using. Trying a different browser may solve the problem. Does anyone use this feature and see that it's working properly? Thanks in advance.
Uploading new version of files and keeping the same file links
It would be really helpful if Dropbox offered an Upload New Version option. Both Google Drive and Box have this feature, and it makes file management much smoother. In Google Drive, you can right-click a file, go to File information, Manage versions, and then upload a new version while keeping the same file link. In Box, it’s even simpler, you just right-click the file and select Upload New Version directly from the menu. Having this functionality in Dropbox would allow us to update files without breaking the shared link, which is essential for maintaining consistency when collaborating with teams or external partners.Allow users to open and edit Google files directly from Dropbox.
Currently, Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides created in Dropbox are just shortcuts to files in Google Drive. This adds extra steps and limits what users can do directly from Dropbox. It would be helpful to open and edit Google files from Dropbox itself, just like with Microsoft Office files. This would streamline workflows, improve integration with Google services, and eliminate the need to download, edit, and re-upload files.
Syncing Microsoft Excel files between PC and Mac
Hi everyone. Is there a way to sync my Excel files (saved in Dropbox) on the fly between my MacBook and PC? Like Continuity on Mac - u edit file on one device and synchronously see edits on the another device? I have my Excel files synced among devices with Dropbox only if I saved them before switching to another machine. If I forgot to save the excel file on my desktop PC before going to work - I will not be able to access edited version on my macbook till evening when I come from work. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong and they SHOULD sync on the fly somehow