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lokimac
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12 days ago

Can I send a link that'll open up to a local file instead of the website?

Hi all Is there a way to send a local link to a Dropbox file? My wife and I use the same Dropbox account to share files. If I want to call her attention to a file, I can send a regular Dropbox link...
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Megan
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12 days ago

Hi there, lokimac, thanks for posting here today!

The short answer is no, this wouldn't be currently possible. 

You can see more info about your request in this relevant thread. 

If you have any other questions, I'll be one post away! 

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