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tko1908's avatar
tko1908
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Bring back the option to automatically download files to Desktop

Hi, this was previously an option, but for some reason, DropBox removed the option in the latest update, which really increases work flow time to my business and employees.  Please bring back the OPT...
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Hi tko1908, since the recent change to the Mac OS verison of the desktop app, files will now automatically appear as online-only and will need to be marked as available offline to download fully to your machine.

     

    If you have folders, you could mark the folder as offline, and files within it would download.

Walter's avatar
Walter
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
2 years ago

Take your time to test this out tko1908 

 

Just let us know of any updates when you get the chance.

  • tko1908's avatar
    tko1908
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    I think that worked!  I made the entire DB folder "Available Offline" on my desktop and uploaded one pic to the main folder and a subfolder and both synced without me manually downloading.  Fingers crossed this stays the solution!

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