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Weimin Toh
Explorer | Level 4
4 years ago
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Unable to load word document after clicking open document using Word for the Web in dropbox

Hi,   I am unable to load word document after clicking open document using Word for the Web in dropbox. It just shows "loading" followed by a blank page.   Please help me.    
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WillM
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago

I am having the same issue, having cleared my cache the documents still don't appear after the 'Loading' screen.

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Megan
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3 years ago

Hi WillM, let's look into this! 

 

Have you tried switching browsers by any chance? Do you notice the same behavior when you do that?

 

Keep me posted! 

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    WillM
    Explorer | Level 3
    3 years ago

    It works OK in firefox, but that's not where the rest of my work, saved details, or extensions are set up, so i'd hope to avoid using it just for dropbox.

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      Megan
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      3 years ago

      Hi WillM, good thing is that this seems to be related and narrowed down to your browser. 

      You can try to restore your browser to its default settings and disable any browser plugins. What you're experiencing may be the result of a security setting or a plugin that you have installed on your browser.

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        WillM
        Explorer | Level 3
        3 years ago

        I've tried viewing a word document with all extensions turned off, and still no luck, so that doesnt seem like it. Any idea what Chrome setting could be responsible?

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