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DLR1951's avatar
DLR1951
New member | Level 2
2 months ago

The shared link I sent out truncates the names of files included. Can I adjust the name column?

I’m trying to share a collection of files with non Dropbox users by sending them a link. The files have long names. When the recipients click on the link they get a list of files with very shortened ...
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Nancy
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2 months ago

Hi DLR1951, thanks for posting here today. 

Can you open an incognito window on your browser, access your shared link from there (without being logged into your Dropbox account) and send me an example screenshot of what you’re seeing?

Feel free to send me a screenshot of what you see on your account as well, when accessing these files normally.

I’d like to have a visual first and look into this further.

Let me know when you’re ready.

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    DLR1951
    New member | Level 2
    2 months ago

    Hi Nancy,

    I have clipped out screen shots that I hope will make the issues clear. Have saved in a Word file. Not sure how to send this file to you.

     

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