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FRACTALS
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
No apps linked with the "Open In" Functionality, therefore can't use it.
Hi - I am wrestling with the 'open in' functionality in the dropbox menu. i can see it - but there is no app associated with it. How do I make that happen please?
Nancy
Dropbox Staff
Hey FRACTALS! Hope you’re doing well.
Were there any updates on the third-party app that you’re using to open this type of files, right before this issue started?
Is the file in question locally synced to your desktop app? Does it show a green checkmark, when you open your Finder > Dropbox folder?
FRACTALS
2 years agoExplorer | Level 3
Were there any updates on the third-party app that you’re using to open this type of files, right before this issue started?
... Not that I am aware of - I believe 'Text Edit' is bundled as part of MacOS - but now you mention it there was a recent update I am now on Ventura 13.4.1 - just checked - there is another update that moves to 13.5.1 - so am going to update and see if that fixes anything.
Is the file in question locally synced to your desktop app? Does it show a green checkmark, when you open your Finder > Dropbox folder?
It does not - but no other files in drop box have that green check either - despite me being able to see them in the web application.
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