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Caraspearls's avatar
Caraspearls
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

How to order folders and file so it is either alphabetical or chronological

Hi- 

I hope this gets me some free storage space.  Here's my topic for discussion/question.  I've come up with a naming (alphabetically) system to keep my files and folders in order.  It worked well, but recently I found that dropbox reserved the order.  EG.  A-Z went to Z-A.  How do I reverse the order so it goes back to the A-Z order that it was in ?  

 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Hi Caraspearls, sorry to jump in here and thanks for clarifying that for us.

     

    To reverse the alphabetical order on the website, you can click on the arrow next to the 'Name' column/banner when navigating your files. 

     

    For more information on sorting your files on the website, you can have a look here as well.

     

    I hope this helps!

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

    Hi Caraspearls, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Are you using the Dropbox site or the mobile app?

     

    This will help me to assist further!

    • Caraspearls's avatar
      Caraspearls
      New member | Level 2

      Hi, 

      I am using the dropbox site via my computer.  

      I am wondering how I can switch from ascending order to descending order and vice versa.  

      S. Lee 

      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff

        Hi Caraspearls, sorry to jump in here and thanks for clarifying that for us.

         

        To reverse the alphabetical order on the website, you can click on the arrow next to the 'Name' column/banner when navigating your files. 

         

        For more information on sorting your files on the website, you can have a look here as well.

         

        I hope this helps!

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