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dianam1
4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Grant file access
i had download on my dropbox app on my Mac few word documents, when i try to open them is showing grant file access, i then select the file, grant the access but it says that i can't grant the access...
Walter
Dropbox Staff
4 years agoHi there dianam1, thanks for using Dropbox and happy Monday!
Could you please send me a screenshot of the error you get so that I can have a further look into this?
Also, do you get any different results if you do this through our website?
Let me know!
Could you please send me a screenshot of the error you get so that I can have a further look into this?
Also, do you get any different results if you do this through our website?
Let me know!
Stephanie T.3
4 years agoExplorer | Level 3
I've also been having this problem for a few weeks, and it's slowing me down! How can I continue to use Dropbox via my finder without getting these roadblocks ("Grant File Access" that won't let me access)?
Is there a problem with syncing?
- Megan4 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Hello, Stephanie T.3, and thank you for posting today!
Can you let me know your app's syncing status?
Keep in mind that a screenshot of what you see on your end when you try to open a file would be more than welcome, so we can have a visual of this.
Thanks!- Stephanie T.34 years agoExplorer | Level 3
In the example shown in the two screenshots below, I tried to open a PPT file created a few months ago and was unable to.
My "smart sync" setting has been on, but last night I turned it off to see whether that would help. Maybe I should close all apps, reboot, and start over?
I hope someone can help me because I'm losing productivity trying to sort out this problem.!
- Jay4 years ago
Dropbox Staff
Hi Stephanie T.3, the two screenshots are identical and aren't showing enough detail.
Could you try re-uploading them if these images aren't showing the correct info?
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