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JamesOBVDS
Explorer | Level 4
3 years ago

Sort by name not working on DropBox app for Mac.

Hi, could someone please let me know why the folders in my dropbox application for desktop on Mac are not being ordered correctly by name? The settings are set so that they should be, and all other f...
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Haumann's avatar
Haumann
Explorer | Level 3

Yes, feel free to reach out. 

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hi Haumann, I just sent you an email, I'll see you there! 

  • kurtisahughes's avatar
    kurtisahughes
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Hey Folks, 

     

    I just ran into the same issue.  The fix is quite easy actually, first choose the folder that you want to sort by name, next click the circle with 3 dots in it, then click "show view options".  Next choose sort by: name, that's it!  enjoy

     

     

     

     

    • Haumann's avatar
      Haumann
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago

      Just tried and does unfortunately not work for me via Finder. 

      • risikoraphi's avatar
        risikoraphi
        New member | Level 2
        2 years ago

        I think I figured it out. I had the problem in Dropbox and Google Drive Folders in Finder and now it's working again.

        In finder, navigate to the top-level folder, then go to "View" > "Sort By" > "Name"

         

         

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