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DianeWBMfg
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4 years ago
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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...
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    Hannah
    4 years ago
    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.

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