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JGBen's avatar
JGBen
Explorer | Level 4
6 years ago

Icon Status size Desktop app

I'm running the Dropbox app on a Mac. The status Icons for the files in my Dropbox app (not the icons for the file itself) are super small. Is it possible to make the status Icon larger in size?  
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  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    6 years ago

    Thanks for getting back to me, JGBen. 

    From your screenshot, it looks like the two folders are set to be previewed as a list. 

    If you select the icons option from the very top of your Finder, you should be able to see a larger preview of the file/folder and syncing icons. 

    From there, you should also be able to make both file/folder and syncing icons larger by pressing Command+J to customize their size and the spacing between each item. 

    Let me know if this helps and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible!

JGBen's avatar
JGBen
Explorer | Level 4

Lusil

I'm not sure I understand which settings your referring to when you said "size in relation to the preview option that you have set your files to".

Are you talking about the settings on my computer's "view options" or is there a setting in the dropbox app or my account online that would change the size of the dropbox icons?

My computer is set to view file icons at the largest size available (see attached screen shot). and as you can see the dopbox status icon is still very small.

Thanks for your help.Screen Shot 2019-12-02 at 12.38.59 PM.pngScreen Shot 2019-12-02 at 12.38.59 PM.png

Lusil's avatar
Lusil
Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
6 years ago

Thanks for getting back to me, JGBen. 

From your screenshot, it looks like the two folders are set to be previewed as a list. 

If you select the icons option from the very top of your Finder, you should be able to see a larger preview of the file/folder and syncing icons. 

From there, you should also be able to make both file/folder and syncing icons larger by pressing Command+J to customize their size and the spacing between each item. 

Let me know if this helps and I'll make sure to get back to you as soon as possible!

  • JGBen's avatar
    JGBen
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 years ago

    Lusil.

    That did it!. Thanks so much for your help. I really appreciate it.

     

     

     

    • Lusil's avatar
      Lusil
      Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
      6 years ago

      Anytime, JGBen! Glad I could help. :innocent:

      If you have any other questions in the future, just give me a shout. In the meantime, have a lovely day ahead!

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