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1ncChief's avatar
1ncChief
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

How to make my documents look the same on all devices

Hi,

 

I create and edit (mostly long, detailed lists) from my home PC that I refer to on my smartphone and other PC's when traveling. They are useable, but don't transfer to the other devices exactly the same.  Is there a way to fix this?

 

Also, can you edit from other devices? I haven't figured out a way how yet. Appreciate any help!

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    2 years ago
    1ncChief wrote:

    They are not as they appear on my PC. Maybe it is because these documents were created and edited on WordPad?

    If you're not using the same application on all of your devices, then the documents will look different.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    2 years ago

    Hi 1ncChief, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Are you referring to having the files in your Dropbox folder sync to other devices? Is the Dropbox desktop application installed and running?

     

    It is possible to edit from other devices, to have them then sync to others.

     

    This will help me to assist further!

    • 1ncChief's avatar
      1ncChief
      Explorer | Level 4
      2 years ago
      Yes, sync across all devices. Everything looks correct on my main PC but shows up a bit quirky on other devices (PC's & my smartphone) that have my Dropbox account installed in running.
      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        2 years ago

        Hey 1ncChief, sorry to jump in here, but could you clarify your devices' OS versions and the version of the Dropbox app installed there as well? 

         

        Do you see all of your files and edits on the website? 

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