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Franco52
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

Read-only file, only on Dropbox for Android (!)

One file, docx., in a Dropbox directory - and only that file - appears as "only-read file" when I open it in Dropbox app for Android. Instead I can modify it without problems when I use the app on Wi...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    3 years ago
    Could you try copying and pasting the text in this file in another Word doc and see if the same issue is experienced there?
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Franco52
Helpful | Level 6

Thanks Nancy for your answer. I attach the screenshot (Word for Android). Bye

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Jay
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3 years ago
Hi Franco52,is this file in a shared folder? Is the file open on the computer at the same time when you're trying to edit it via the mobile app?

Are you opening the Word app via the Dropbox app?
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    Franco52
    Helpful | Level 6
    3 years ago

    Hi Jay, yes, the folder is shared. I do not use at the same time that file. Yes, I use Word for Android. I repeat, in that folder it is the  only file with this problem! Thanks.

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      Jay
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      3 years ago
      Just to clarify, when you open the document, are you opening it via the Dropbox app, which then opens in Word?
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        Franco52
        Helpful | Level 6
        3 years ago

        That's right!

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