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Eyebeams's avatar
Eyebeams
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Folders created with !!! at the front can't be synched in Mac Desktop

Ok this is extremely annoying - I've created several folders with !!! at the beginnings of their name online on dropbox. They can be read in the app on IOS devices. They can't be red on my MAC de...
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  • Eyebeams's avatar
    Eyebeams
    2 years ago

    This was the solution - the folders with !! had not been checked to update in the Mac App for some reason. I simply checked them and they updated. 

    Why they became unchecked is another matter altogether but hey. 

    Thanks to everyone for their help.

     

Mark's avatar
Mark
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
2 years ago

After you rename online have you paused and restarted the sync on the Dropbox client on the computer?

  • Eyebeams's avatar
    Eyebeams
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago

    Yes - as I said I'm even able to create new folders - it just doesn't show up whatever I do.

    V Frustrating. 

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