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All files moved to online only
I recently updated to dropbox for mac and all files and folders have been moved to online only and have to be downloaded if I want to view/access them meaning I can't access them while offline. All ...
I'd like to have all the items which are in DB on my computer also. I would make any changes or additions on the computer if they will still auto update to DB. Are you hinting this works?
Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey irenesf, how are you today?
If you're using the Dropbox desktop app, the changes you make by editing/adding/deleting files in your Dropbox folder, will sync to your account online.
So even if your files are online-only, you can always make them available offline to edit them and your edits will sync online and to your connected devices.
Oh, thank you for telling me this. I didn't understand from the DM message about the change. Plus an Apple iCloud issue necessitated me to stop syncing the Desktop with iCloud, so my Alias Folder to DB which was in my Mac's Home Folder disappeared. I have everything set to rights now, I think.
How do I tell DB not to sync photos? I store those on Amazon Photos instead but DB often syncs them and then I delete them from DB.
- Jay
Are you referring to the automatic camera upload feature which is on the mobile app, or the desktop?
Do these steps help in disabling it for you?
It is turned off in both places now. Many thanks!
I want my Desktop (or anywhere on my iMac) Dropbox Folder back. Can you make that happen? I think many people find navigation on their own device with funny looking easily recognizable icons differentiating folders much easier than navigating and re-organizing the information on the DB website.
