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dodorian
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Link preview function when you paste a link while using Dropbox Paper.

I am using Dropbox Paper. I have a question about one of the features. When you paste a link from your desktop, a link preview is automatically created. However, when I paste the link on mobile...
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dodorian
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Not all links I paste into the Dropbox app on my phone are generated automatically (tried about 20+ times) They are generated fine on my windows desktop. (There are some sites I've tested that don't generate well. I would rather have the ability to drag the link and add a button to convert it.

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hey dodorian, would you mind clarifying your device's exact OS at the moment? 

 

Also, do you use the Paper app or the Dropbox app when creating Paper files on your mobile? 

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