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Can I preview a plain text file which extension is not supported by Dropbox?
Hi, I'm using Dropbox on my PC and iPhone, and storing some Emacs Org-mode files. These files have ".org" extension (e.g. "memo.org"), but its contents is just a plain text file. Only the differen...
Hi @Walter,
Thank you for your confirmation! Yes, I've updated my iPhone & Dropbox app recently.
I was able to preview Org-mode files with Dropbox app as of December, 2017.
I've checked the threads you commented above and these are exactly what I want to request.
(sorry for bothering you, I should have researched similer previous posts in advance...)
I will watch over the progression of it.
Thanks!
Hi @Walter,
Thank you for your confirmation! Yes, I've updated my iPhone & Dropbox app recently.
I was able to preview Org-mode files with Dropbox app as of December, 2017.
I've checked the threads you commented above and these are exactly what I want to request.
(sorry for bothering you, I should have researched similer previous posts in advance...)
I will watch over the progression of it.
Thanks!
Over a year later but no apparent solution to this common request?
- I still get the error “No Preview Available” too, May 2020.
Very frustrating that this feature was removed. I used to be able to edit my txt files on dropbox web pages. Please put this feature back as an app in your brand new app store. thanks,
- I also want to be able to open .org files, which are just plain text files. Changing their extension just so I can open them in the Dropbox iOS app is not an option. The only reason I want to use Dropbox at the moment is for working with .org files across devices.
