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Forum Discussion
Copy file names within a folder
I am unable to copy multiple file names as text.
I need to export file names from Dropbox.
In case anyone out there still need this info, I happened upon a work around...
Select all the file folders or documents you want to copy the names of, right click and select "Send a Copy".
The next page will pull up the full list of the files you had selected from the previous screen (except now they are in a highlightable, Ctrl C, Ctrl V format 🙂 )
One downside is it lists all the MB/KB of the files... So when you paste into Excel:
Insert a "Helper Column" and then sort based on that.
Hope this helps! 🙂
-Ashley
- Rich
Super User II
filesentandreceive wrote:
I am unable to copy multiple file names as text.
I need to export file names from Dropbox.
Dropbox has no such feature.
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi filesentandreceive thanks for messaging the Community!
While it isn't possible to generate a list of filenames directly via the Dropbox site or app, it might be possible when using the Dropbox API.
If you have the Dropbox desktop application installed and syncing, it might also be possible to create a list of filenames using commands in your OS on the Dropbox folder itself.
Keep me updated with any progress!Hi Jay,
Thanks for your response.
Syncing the files locally occupies a lot of space for me.
Hence I was checking for an alternative method.
Do let me know if there is any alternative method.
Appreciate your help.
- JaySince there isn't a way to do this from the site currently, I'll leave this thread open for other users to post their suggestions on this matter.
