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How to open word desktop in the online version
I open my document in microsoft word online version of Dropbox and I would like to edit it using my desktop app. How can I do this? There is no function for opening it in word desktop version.
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Hi Sherly, thanks for reaching out to us here!
Through the Word Online app, there wouldn't be an option to open the file locally for editing.
To open your files in the local Microsoft apps for editing, you can use the Dropbox desktop app to sync your files locally to your computer. You can check out more info about the desktop app here.
It will create a local Dropbox folder on your computer which will sync any changes with your account online. This will allow you to open the files in local apps for editing and the changes you make with sync with your Dropbox account.
Let me know if this helps!
Lusil
Dropbox Staff
Dropbox StaffHey anonymous - thanks for joining us on this discussion, and it's great to hear from you again.
Are you not getting the "Open" option for all files or specific ones?
For those that you can't see the button for, do you see them locally on your computer?
Keep me posted!
Yes, I have them locally on my machine. Multiple users from our company are experiencing these issues.
