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CTelle01
10 months agoNew member | Level 2
Files not opening - icon blinks but nothing happens
I am currently using OS Sonoma 14.2.1 on my Mac Mini and facing difficulties when trying to open older files in formats such as PDF, JPEG, and Word. Interestingly, I can open these files on my phone,...
- 10 months ago
If they are online it may be worth right clicking and selecting the view offline option first as you need to download them before you can open locally. This usually happens when you try and open the file or double click BUT if they are large it may fail.
CTelle01
New member | Level 2
I possess the appropriate software and can successfully open recently saved folders. However, I encounter issues when attempting to open older folders. Clicking on them causes the icon to blink without any subsequent action or error message. These older folders are stored online, and it's noteworthy that I can access them through the Dropbox website.
Mark
10 months agoSuper User II
If they are online it may be worth right clicking and selecting the view offline option first as you need to download them before you can open locally. This usually happens when you try and open the file or double click BUT if they are large it may fail.
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