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David E.5's avatar
David E.5
New member | Level 1
10 years ago

How to adjust the document list width on the IPad app

Is it possible to make the document list wider in the IPad app, if so, how? I can't see the full name of most of my files and I am now at my wits end.

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  • rmoe's avatar
    rmoe
    8 years ago

    There is a work-around in iOS 11.
    Open DropBox.
    Slide up to see dock. Pick any program on the dock and slide up to create a separate window and then enlarge that window to half screen.
    Now you can see the whole file names.
    Messy, but it works.

  • Mariedb's avatar
    Mariedb
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    10 years ago

    Hi there!

    Thanks for that feedback!

    It's not possible yet to make the file list larger, but I will definitely pass on your message to our engineers so that this can be taken into account in the future development of the app.

    Many thanks for sending this feedback :)

    • aporetz's avatar
      aporetz
      New member | Level 2
      9 years ago

      I recently bought an iPad and am horrified to discover there's no way to adjust this.  I've had to use Dropbox via my Chrome browser in order to see what files I want.  Tremendous waste of time.  This comment is nearly two years old.  What gives?

  • Justin R.10's avatar
    Justin R.10
    New member | Level 2
    9 years ago

    Has this not been fixed yet?  As someone mentioned before, this works perfectly on the Android platform. We use Android phones, but iPads for document viewing. I am in the construction industry and many files and file folders look similar when you compress them down to 5-8 characters. 

    It is pretty ridiculous that I am using my Android phone as the table of contents for Dropbox on my iPad. 

    • RobertBatten's avatar
      RobertBatten
      New member | Level 2
      8 years ago
      Yeah, but google drive has it's own list of issues.
      • Jane's avatar
        Jane
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        8 years ago

        Hey RobertBatten and all, 

         

        I 'm just following up on this post to let you know that, because this has been a popular feature request, I have nudged the team, in order to make them aware of your comments so as to take that into consideration in future updates. 

         

        Please keep this creative feedback coming and share your ideas with us on the Comunity, we're glad to see your entusiasm and different engagement with Dropbox. 

         

        Warm regards, 
        JaneA

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