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Selective Sync
I would like to use selective sync. However I can not find the sync options in my preference roll down menu. How can I proceed?
Tx for your reply, Nicky
You need to find Dropbox on your status bar (i.e. the bit near the clock of your computer), then click on the icon top right:
In that menu click on Preferences and then 'Sync'
- Walter
Dropbox Staff
Hey NickyR, sorry to hear you're having issues with this.
You should be able to find adjust your selective sync settings through the app's preferences under the Sync tab.
Let me know if you nee anything else!
Hi Walter, thanks for your quick response. My problem is that I do not get a roll down menu to be able to click preferences and therefore do not get to choose a sync tab...
Am I looking at the wrong spot? See below, this is what I am seeing below Preferences.....
LanguageDate formatEarly releasesGet included on early releases for new Dropbox features.See info about people who view my filesMore about viewer infoManually added contactsDefault access to folder uploadsOnline-only files on Mac- Walter
It sounds like you're looking at your account's settings online and not the desktop app's preferences NickyR
Is the desktop app running on your computer at the moment? If so, you should be able to see a Dropbox icon in your menu bar/system tray.
