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Francis-sollutia
Explorer | Level 4
6 months ago

Dropbox Paper preview shows an option to open it via another tab, and it doesn't preview

Is there an option to preview Dropbox Paper files? Just like it happens with .pdf .doc ... Now it only shows the option to open it on another tab.
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    6 months ago

    Hi Francis-sollutia, currently, it isn't possible to preview Paper docs in the quick preview window. 

     

    In order to view them, you would need to open them directly.

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Francis-sollutia
Explorer | Level 4

Hi, Nancy , thanks for your answer.

That's it, the quick preview sidebar.

With paper documents there's no preview:

 

I'm not sure if there's an option for .paper previews.

Than you!

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Jay
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6 months ago

Hi Francis-sollutia, currently, it isn't possible to preview Paper docs in the quick preview window. 

 

In order to view them, you would need to open them directly.

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    Francis-sollutia
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 months ago

    Ok, thanks. I'll post it as an idea for a feature 😉

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