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Petercard
Helpful | Level 6
6 years ago
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Implementing Boolean Operators in Searches.

Is there any way to use Boolean operators when using the search function in DropBox ? When I used the search I usually get too many hits, so a simple way of narrowing down the results would be very...
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Rich
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6 years ago

No, Dropbox has no such functionality. The search function on the Dropbox website is very lacking. If you're syncing your files to your computer, just use your operating system's search function. You'll have much better results.

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    Petercard
    Helpful | Level 6
    6 years ago

    Thanks Rich. 

    I agree with your suggestion.

    Its a real shame, the Dropbox search which is an embedded word search is so fast.  The problem is that You get too many file hits and it’s hard to discern the one your looking for.  

    Best Regards 

    PC