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How to default opening files with processing apps (instead of unworkable ''preview'' view)
Everytime ctrl+click to open a file - it opens in this preview version.
I would like files to default to opening with Microsoft Excel or Word, so I can get going!
Otherwise, it's clic...
Happy New Year to you as well, Jo!
Are you able to see this option, if you scroll down this page more? There should be a section called "Default editing apps", where you can change this setting. If not, please send me one more screenshot of what you see.
In this case, I’d also like you to test this from another browser, and also let me know what's the plan you're currently on (as shown here).
Oh thank you Nancy! I appreciate you jumping in!
Well, I was wondering about Apps. But when I follow your link, I can't see this option.
Is it a specific App which facilitates this option, do you think?
Thank you kindly!
Warmest new year wishes
Jo.
Nancy
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Dropbox StaffHappy New Year to you as well, Jo!
Are you able to see this option, if you scroll down this page more? There should be a section called "Default editing apps", where you can change this setting. If not, please send me one more screenshot of what you see.
In this case, I’d also like you to test this from another browser, and also let me know what's the plan you're currently on (as shown here).
Ahhhhhh wow! Thank you Nancy! I couldn't scroll somehow so I zoomed out and saw the options.
Thank yooooou! This will save me thousands of clicks this year 🤣 hehe
Have a fantastic year!
Jo
