Is there a way to have a shared folder with a view-only file inside of it?

[Jalby]

I'm trying to have all of the files in one spot and was having trouble with the shared files being able to get edited without being in a folder. Is there a way to put a view-only file in a shared folder or is everything in there able to get edited? 

[Nancy]

Hi @Jalby! Thanks for your post.

I’m afraid what you’re asking isn’t possible. At the moment, it’s only possible to change the sharing permissions of a specific member to the whole folder.

In this case, this file will need to be placed outside of this folder and shared separately with view-only permissions instead.

Hope this helps.

[Jalby]

Thank you! Do you know if it will ever be possible in the future? It would be incredibly helpful for us. Is there a way to save a document to the dropbox app so you can see real time changes to a view-only file?

[Rogaa]

Hi there,

Have you tried Dropbox Paper though?

[Jalby]

Hi!

I haven't. Is it a better system for sharing files?

[Nancy]

Hey again, @Jalby! I can’t tell for sure if what you asked above will be possible, but I’ve passed your feedback to our team.

Also, about your question here “Is there a way to save a document to the dropbox app so you can see real time changes to a view-only file?”, can you clarify what you mean exactly?

[Rogaa]

Regarding your question about the view-only in shared files , they are actually automatically available in the Desktop App just like in the web browser. And to keep you updated for real time changes made in the view-only files , you can opt in on your Notifications under Settings for sending you emails everytime there are file activities or changes made . If these files are office files as well like (word, excel, powerpoint), you can install Dropbox Badge to keep you updated realtime if there are file activities being performed :

https://help.dropbox.com/installs/badge-overview

Hope this helps