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Murray6's avatar
Murray6
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Unable to Edit shared files on Linux

I am on Linux Mint 20.3 Cinnamon. Dropbox client v184.4.6543 Someone has shared a folder with me which is read only. Within this folder is a document that I have write permissions to. In linux I cannot edit this. If I try to change the permissions, they are immediately changed back to read-only. Thanks

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Yes, there are a few methods of sharing a file, and when it's on the shared files page, then it can only be accessed from that page, and edited on the Dropbox site directly.

     

    Just to check, do you require any further assistance on this matter?

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi Murray6, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    It isn't possible to add, edit or delete any item within a read-only shared folder.

     

    Could you clarify how they specified this file to have edit access? Are you referring to editing the file from this page?

     

    This will help me to assist further!

    • Murray6's avatar
      Murray6
      Explorer | Level 3
      2 years ago
      Yes they shared from the page you have listed. I have tried editing it online in excel online and I can edit it.
      • Walter's avatar
        Walter
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        2 years ago

        Hey Murray6, sorry to jump in here, but could you clarify if this is an individual shared file or a file within a shared folder?

         

        Also, can you clarify how exactly you have edit rights on this file if it was shared via a read-only folder with you? 

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