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Phlurim
Explorer | Level 4
12 months ago

Confusing access of Dropbox files when compared to different cloud providers

I often get very confused accessing my Dropbox files via various Apple, Google and Microsoft apps on my Mac and iPad. This is particularly problematic for me when trying to locate and open files on M...
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Third Party Integrations
Jay's avatar
Jay
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Hi Phlurim, thanks for messaging the Community.

 

There is this article which describes which files can be previewed on the mobile app.

 

As to why certain files aren't working, it might be related to those files in particular, or some other reason we're not aware of.

 

If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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wiseowl
Explorer | Level 3
4 months ago

Hi Jay,

 Can you answer the great question being provided here? I have the same question.

Is there a single document available that explains all the steps necessary to make sure Dropbox will present a standard, consistent list of the entire file content of my Dropbox to the same apps on my Mac and iPad.

Thanks Jim

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