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__ExampleTest__
Explorer | Level 3
11 months ago
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Search for specific character

I am currently in the process of renaming all files in a large dropbox with multiple subfolders. I need to remove all of the following characters: \ / : * ? " < > | Can anyone suggest a way to...
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    Jay
    10 months ago

    Hi __ExampleTest__, certain characters might not work in the search bar on the Dropbox site. 

     

    Currently, there isn't a method to bulk replace any kind of character via the Dropbox site, so I'd recommend using a desktop app or service to search your files in Explorer/Finder to be able to replace them from there.

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__ExampleTest__
Explorer | Level 3
10 months ago

Hi Walter.

Please see the reply from Здравко on this post. When searching specific characters it shows 0 results.

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Jay
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10 months ago

Hi __ExampleTest__, certain characters might not work in the search bar on the Dropbox site. 

 

Currently, there isn't a method to bulk replace any kind of character via the Dropbox site, so I'd recommend using a desktop app or service to search your files in Explorer/Finder to be able to replace them from there.

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