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sok123
Helpful | Level 6
5 years ago
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Ipad version of word not syncing with Dropbox

Hi, I've been syncing Microsoft Word files between my Macbook and Ipad through Dropbox with absolutely no problem.    Right now I noticed that while Word on my Ipad timestamps the time I change...
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  • sok123's avatar
    sok123
    5 years ago

    I went to "settings" and tried "reset Word -- clear all documents". That seemed to do the trick. Thanks! 

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Lusil
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5 years ago
Thanks for nudging us here, @Jenniferchristie.

Could you clarify for us if you see the updated version in the mobile app and the website?

Also, are both the MS Office and the Dropbox mobile apps up to date?
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williamch
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I'm having the same issue. Is this a problem on Dropbox or Microsoft's side and is there a fix other than resetting word every time I make changes in dropbox? 

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