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LEC1
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7 months ago

How can users edit files in a folder without affecting their Dropbox quota?

How can a folder be shared so users can access and edit the documents inside the folder without spending their own storage? The folder is over 2GB.
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LEC1
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Way over. Edit excel and word docs.

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Megan
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7 months ago

Hey LEC1, thanks for clarifying! 

 

In order for this to work, without the end-users having to utilize their own quota, would be to follow this procedure: 

 

You would be able to send them the folder using a shared link. They would download it locally, edit the content and then in order for them to send it over your way, you'd need to send them a File Request. 

 

Otherwise, they'd need additional quota, in order to directly access the folder, and edit the content inside it. 

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    LEC1
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    7 months ago

    If we shared them as View only - would they be able to download?

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    Megan
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    7 months ago

    Hi LEC1, if it's a view-only shared link, yes.

     

    If it's a view only shared folder, no. They would still need to add the folder to their account first. 

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