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How can someone sort my files in a shared link by date instead of by name?
I shared a folder from my Dropbox with some dealers using a link. When they open the link, the contents of that folder are sorted by name, but I want to add more files from time to time and would lik...
- It seems that this is not possible (any more), Diane.
The recipient of a shared link can change the view of the files, as in whether they want them to appear in a grid, or a list, etc.
They can't rearrange them, though.
Mine and Walter's suggestions are the options you have at the moment.
Walter
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Dropbox Community ModeratorHey DianeWBMfg - sorry to jump in here.
I just wanted to clarify that even if you sort your files by date on your end in this folder, the recipients of the shared link to the folder would still see the files listed inside the folder in an alphabetical order, not chronological.
If they choose to add the folder to their accounts or if you shared the folder directly with them and not a shared link, they'd be able to use the same sorting options as you.
Otherwise, if you really need to use shared link(s) to the folder, you could ask your customer to download the content of the folder from our website and use their device's sorting options as needed.
Alternatively, Hannah's suggestion to rename the files in the folder may also work for you.
I hope this helps, Diane.
I just wanted to clarify that even if you sort your files by date on your end in this folder, the recipients of the shared link to the folder would still see the files listed inside the folder in an alphabetical order, not chronological.
If they choose to add the folder to their accounts or if you shared the folder directly with them and not a shared link, they'd be able to use the same sorting options as you.
Otherwise, if you really need to use shared link(s) to the folder, you could ask your customer to download the content of the folder from our website and use their device's sorting options as needed.
Alternatively, Hannah's suggestion to rename the files in the folder may also work for you.
I hope this helps, Diane.
I just came across the below response on Dropbox and they said the same thing that content is automatically sorted alphabetically BUT there an option to view their date modified by clicking on the three lines that should appear across from the Name option. I tried to look for the three lines but could not locate it. Am I looking in the wrong location or is the info below not correct?
Thank you in advance for any help!
- HannahIt seems that this is not possible (any more), Diane.
The recipient of a shared link can change the view of the files, as in whether they want them to appear in a grid, or a list, etc.
They can't rearrange them, though.
Mine and Walter's suggestions are the options you have at the moment.Needless to say they removed that essential feature, so users would all be pressured to have accounts.
Your comment that "view only" precludes sort is offensive!
Yes, and the grid vs list selection does not stick. Every time I open a folder of videos shared with me, it shows in grid mode and I have to change it. Every time.
