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Forum Discussion
How can I use Dropbox offline on my laptop?
Hi, I know how to work with files on my Samsung pad and I hav found the menys to sync files from Dropbox on line to my pad offline. But on my ordinary computer at home, I can't find the offline possibility in the meny to the left. There must be a possibility to work off line on my ordinary computer , must it not?
The Offline Files feature is only available on mobile clients. Since the regular Dropbox application syncs your files locally (to the Dropbox folder), there's no need for Offline Files (your files are already on your computer).
Folders removed using Selective Sync are only accessible through the Dropbox website, which requires Internet connectivity.
- Rich
Super User II
The one from the Store works more like the mobile clients. It doesn't sync your data. It only allows you to access it while online. Only files marked as available offline will be available offline.
The full Dropbox client that you later downloaded will sync everything in your account to your computer, and you'll be able to access the Dropbox folder even when offline.
