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Film Rescue
6 months agoExplorer | Level 3
What happened to the "send a copy" option? I can no longer see it
We've been using Dropbox transfers for some time now almost every day by going to the black "share folder" button in the upper right corner when in a folder, using the pull down menu from the "share ...
- 6 months ago
Film Rescue wrote:
... this still isn't the same as before because it is sharing the folders in the folder vs the root folder those folders are in.
Uncheck the folders, then click the gear icon next to the main folder name and select Share, then Send a copy.
Nancy
6 months agoDropbox Staff
Thanks for your post, Film Rescue.
Just to clarify, is the option missing from the context menu on your desktop app?
Can you send over a screenshot showing where you were previously seeing the "send a copy" button exactly?
Finally, is this the only option you’re missing from your Dropbox account?
Let me know, and we’ll go from there.
- Film Rescue6 months agoExplorer | Level 3
Thank you Nancy
I've attached a screenshot. The arrow points to where I used to find "send a copy" so I could create a transfer. Now I have to find the file in a folder and right click on it in order to find "send a copy"I haven't noticed any other changes
- Rich6 months agoSuper User II
Film Rescue wrote:
The arrow points to where I used to find "send a copy" so I could create a transfer.
Click the black Share selected button on the left.
- Film Rescue6 months agoExplorer | Level 3
Thank you!!!
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