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Melvin55
2 months agoExplorer | Level 4
How can I make my files available offline on the desktop app?
Hello. I have been using dropbox for a while now (on my desktop) and would like to enquire how to use dropbox offline. I googled and found this; "turn on the Available offline option", but I am unabl...
Melvin55
Explorer | Level 4
Thank you for your feedback Hannah.
Unfortunately I am still unable to locate the offline option. Can you provide a screenshot? Is this option perhaps only available for paid membership? Thanks again
Hannah
31 days agoDropbox Staff
Hey Melvin55, happy Monday!
Would you mind sending me a screenshot of the options you see on your end, as a first step?
Also, what is your computer's OS version and the Dropbox version you have installed?
You can see the latter, by hovering over your Dropbox icon.
- Melvin5531 days agoExplorer | Level 4
Thank you! See pic below
I am using windows 11- Megan31 days agoDropbox Staff
Hey Melvin55, thanks for the screenshot!
It seems that you're trying to follow these steps on your account online, not locally within your Dropbox folder.
If you're using our Dropbox app on your Windows device, then you should be able to locate your content inside your Dropbox folder located in your File Explorer. You should follow the relevant steps in the content found there.
Want to give it a go?
- Melvin5516 days agoExplorer | Level 4
Thanks again for your help.
I have now dowloaded the dropbox app and have set files to make them available offline (thanks for pointing out). But when working on them it seems changes do not appear when i open the same document (the online version) on dropbox.com...
I assumed the offline version would still sync when connected to the internet. Is this the case pls?
Thanks again for the help!
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