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Jalby
7 months agoExplorer | Level 3
Is there a way to have a shared folder with a view-only file inside of it?
I'm trying to have all of the files in one spot and was having trouble with the shared files being able to get edited without being in a folder. Is there a way to put a view-only file in a shared fol...
Jalby
Explorer | Level 3
Thank you! Do you know if it will ever be possible in the future? It would be incredibly helpful for us. Is there a way to save a document to the dropbox app so you can see real time changes to a view-only file?
Rogaa
7 months agoHelpful | Level 5
Hi there,
Have you tried Dropbox Paper though?
Have you tried Dropbox Paper though?
- Jalby7 months agoExplorer | Level 3
Hi!
I haven't. Is it a better system for sharing files?
- Nancy7 months agoDropbox Staff
Hey again, Jalby! I can’t tell for sure if what you asked above will be possible, but I’ve passed your feedback to our team.
Also, about your question here “Is there a way to save a document to the dropbox app so you can see real time changes to a view-only file?”, can you clarify what you mean exactly?
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