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Problem: While Dropbox Paper is rich with productivity features, it lacks the ability to perform tabular (cell-based, row/column) calculations, requiring customers to use an external application and often have their data cached outside of Dropbox.
Solution: Integrate basic arithmetic into Dropbox Paper's table feature, and explore developing a separate spreadsheet application.
DATE | OZ | CAFFEINE |
08/14/23 | 25 | 295 |
A | B | C | |
1 | DATE | OZ | CAFFEINE |
2 | 08/14/23 | 25 | 295 |
Comments: Developing, supporting, and growing a separate spreadsheet application is a large task and can be a slippery slope with scope creep, and create competition with existing partnerships. By beginning with adding basic arithmetic into Paper's table feature, Dropbox can benefit from monitoring usage and feedback to determine which spreadsheet functions should be prioritized for their customers. In the end, customers may only need more sophisticated Paper table features, and not a full-blown spreadsheet application.
Note: The orientation method seems overly complicated from a development and usage perspective, but I thought it might spark some other ideas or conversation in the comment section.
Hi @Charlie W.6, I hope you're doing well!
Your feedback regarding Paper has been very valuable and I will endeavor to make sure your voice is heard.
I will pass on your comments to the relevant departments so that we can further improve our product.
If you need anything else, let me know!
Megan
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
dropbox.com/support
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