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FromDuskTilDawn's avatar
FromDuskTilDawn
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

Can no longer lock files on the web, can only lock via a synced folder on desktop.

I'm no longer seeing the option to lock a file via the web. The Dropbox instructions say it can be done on both the Desktop and Web platforms... https://help.dropbox.com/organize/file-locking

 

Any help would be great appreciated.

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    2 years ago
    FromDuskTilDawn wrote:

    I'm no longer seeing the option to lock a file via the web.

    The option is still available via the web. Click the ellipsis next to a file and select Activity and then Lock editing.

  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
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    2 years ago
    FromDuskTilDawn wrote:

    I'm no longer seeing the option to lock a file via the web.

    The option is still available via the web. Click the ellipsis next to a file and select Activity and then Lock editing.

    • FromDuskTilDawn's avatar
      FromDuskTilDawn
      Explorer | Level 4
      2 years ago

      Thank you, Rich! There it is! Dropbox should really update their instructions haha.

       

      I appreciate it!

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