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Forum Discussion
how to open Pages and Numbers files stored in Dropbox when offline?
When I'm online, I can open any Pages or Numbers files stored in Dropbox (on computer or iPad). But when OFFLINE, I am unable to open any of the many Pages or Numbers files stored in my Dropbox accou...
To clarify… my goal on this issue is to learn how to access, open and be able edit documents created in Pages, Numbers or any other app (like Libreoffice) that I store in Dropbox. Right now, I can only locate, open and edit these documents using the original app on my computer (online or offline). I cannot even locate these documents much less open or edit them using their originating app when using my iPad or iPhone. So, my question is… what does it take to use apps like Pages or Numbers to locate, open and edit documents stored in Dropbox from an iPad or iPhone? Is it possible?
Megan
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHi Mac C., happy Monday!
You'd have to export the file to the Pages app in order to achieve what you mentioned.
You can always use the Files app. There, you can make sure the file is available 'offline' by tap-holding the file and choosing "Download" or just opening the file once. That way, you can simply tap the file to open it in the Pages app and make edits while offline.
When you reconnect the changes will sync to the Dropbox account.
I hope this clarifies.
Megan,
What is the "Files App" you refer to? I'm not aware of any app on my iPad or iPhone with that name.
Also, I contacted Dropbox Tech Support with my question. They sent me this message: "What you have to do is to enable Dropbox as a location in the Files. You can read about it here:
I had already activated Dropbox so it appears under my "Locations" list in Pages and Numbers. However, it appears that this location is only active when my iPad is online (via WiFi or Cellular). Further, if you scroll down the last section on that link, it clearly lists "Accessing files in the Dropbox folder while offline" as something the user CANNOT do using the FILES app (yet) on a mobile device.
Do you disagree with this? Are you saying it IS possible to access and EDIT a file stored in Dropbox from my iPad when it is OFFLINE? I don't interpret your response as Yes.
