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JMMSM
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6 years ago
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Can viewers on shared folders see the history from before it was shared?

If i share a folder, will a 'viewer only' see the revisions i make after i shared a folder?
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    JMMSM
    6 years ago

    Thank you so much for ALL your help regarding my questions!!! You have been very patient with someone new to Dropbox!! Take good care!!

     

    jason

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JMMSM
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6 years ago

Hi jay.

 

thank you for your response and i understand but i am speaking about something different. If i share a folder will a 'viewer only' see the revisions i make after i shared a folder? To further explain...

 

1. I created a drop box folder with content inside the folder.

2. I shared this folder with clients.

3. AFTER i shared this folder with clients, i have made revisions.

4. With these most recent revisions, will the clients already in the shared list of this Dropbox folder have there files updated to match.

5. Do they receive a Dropbox notice saying 'there have been updates'? Or do i need to email my clients outside Dropbox and say, 'please check Dropbox for the most recent revisions'?

 

thank you, jay and sorry for the confusion! I look forward to your expert assistance!!!

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Jay
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6 years ago

Thanks for the clarification. Assuming this is a shared folder, and not a shared link to a folder, then their folders would update with the latest changes automatically.

 

They should get a notification in their OS (if they've enabled it) to tell them a file was updated. 

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    JMMSM
    Helpful | Level 6
    6 years ago

    Dear jay,

     

    yes, this helped clarify!! My last question.

     

    if everyone who shared my folder is either in 'can edit' mode or  'can view' mode, their folders will still be updated? Once you respond, i can accept the resolution!!!

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      Jay
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      6 years ago

      Shared folders will always sync changes from the site to everyone's accounts, regardless if the person is in edit or view only mode, similar to how Dropbox syncs files from one machine to another.

      • JMMSM's avatar
        JMMSM
        Helpful | Level 6
        6 years ago

        Thank you so much for ALL your help regarding my questions!!! You have been very patient with someone new to Dropbox!! Take good care!!

         

        jason

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