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jada r.
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

.rtf files now have become .rtfd files and won't open

here is the problem which has just begun recently. I have an iMac and iPad and iPod and now .rtf files now have suddenly changed into .rtfd files and won't open. I think it is only .rtf files which h...
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JaapN
Helpful | Level 5
9 years ago

On IOS I only use the preview function of dropbox, whatever editing i do is all done on my mac.

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Diane K.15
Helpful | Level 6
9 years ago
I do the same. You aren't able to see the rtf files in Preview on ios, right?
So the files are unusable on your phone?
  • JaapN's avatar
    JaapN
    Helpful | Level 5
    9 years ago

    Correct, can't preview most rtf files anymore on iphone and ipad.

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      jackmo
      New member | Level 2
      9 years ago
      I'm having the same problem. It has really caused a problem. I have 418 files I'll need to copy and paste into other files? Dropbox might be on its way out....
      • JaapN's avatar
        JaapN
        Helpful | Level 5
        9 years ago

        Agree, I moved all my rtf files to a different app. This has been going on for some months and it's stunning that dropbox has not responded in any shape or form.

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