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jb43
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago
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Edit a text (*.txt) file in Chrome browser

Hi there,   I'm struggling to edit a TXT file in Chrome browser on Dropbox. I'm sure I've done it with a .docx file before.  When I search for this feature, Google returns results asking for it ba...
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  • Hannah C's avatar
    Hannah C
    2 years ago

    Hi jb43 

     

    I know it's been a while since the request, but we are excited to share that Dropbox now supports text file editing on web. See this post for more information.

     

    We appreciate your patience and please let me know if you have any other questions or feedback.

     

    Thanks!

    Hannah

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Jay
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3 years ago

Hi jb43, we appreciate the feedback about how to improve the service.

 

Regarding the 'Open with' menu, it only applies to a few authorized apps, and it wouldn't be possible to manually add another app to that list.

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jb43
Helpful | Level 6
3 years ago

Hi all,

 

Are you aware of any changes on this front?

 

I have noticed that, for .txt files in my Dropbox, using the latest Chrome browser versions:

- on iOS, the button "Open In" shows "Connect Apps" button, instead of nothing

- on Windows, the same button also shows "Connect Apps", and it now shows "Notepad" and "File Explorer". See screenshot.

 

 

 

Update: When changing my default application for TXT from Notepad to Notepad++, it also updates that menu on Dropbox website.  

That's very good news!

  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
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    3 years ago

    At the moment, I’m afraid we don’t have any further updates on this.  

     

    I’d glad to hear though you’re seeing the correct app after updating it on your device!

  • L0's avatar
    L0
    Explorer | Level 4
    3 years ago

    > Update: When changing my default application for TXT from Notepad to Notepad++, it also updates that menu on the Dropbox website.

    That's very good news (FROM: jb43 DATED: February on this post)

     

    Hi all, there is some way to let work the WORKAROUND with notapad++?

    Installed Chrome, installed Notepad++, set Notepad++ as the default .txt editor, open Dropbox in Chrome, doesn't appear that menu on the Dropbox website.

     

    # INFO

    OS used: Windows 10 Pro(x64) - 22H2

    Chrome: 112.0.5615.50 (64-bit)

    Notepad++:  v8.5

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