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Issues editing Word documents with Dropbox
Hi
I have for ages had the practice of going outdoors and editing word documents stored in dropbox on my phone or tablet with Microsoft Word app
This has always worked like a dream, any chan...
Hi all,
As Sanchez mentioned, as the problems are occurring from within the Microsoft applications this sounds like an issue on their side. We'd still like to help get this one resolved, so to try and fix sync issues I'm going to ask those affected to try unlinking and relinking their Dropbox account from the Microsoft Office mobile app:
https://help.dropbox.com/desktop-web/microsoft-office-faq#unlink/relink
To unlink a Dropbox account from an Office Mobile app:
- Open the Office Mobile app.
- Tap the folder icon.
- From the list of places, tap and hold Dropbox.
- Once you've held your finger on Dropbox for a few seconds, a trash can icon will appear in the top right corner of the screen. Tap the trash can to remove Dropbox from the Office Mobile app.
To re-link a Dropbox account to an Office Mobile app:
- Open the Office Mobile app.
- Tap the folder icon.
- Tap Add a place.
- Tap Dropbox.
- Tap Allow next to the Dropbox account listed (if you're already signed in to the Dropbox app). Or, to link a new Dropbox account, tap Use a different account. You'll be directed to a browser window where you can enter the credentials for the Dropbox account you'd like to connect.
Let me know if this helps to resolve any issues with syncing files to Dropbox from within the Microsoft Office app!
Frank
Yes this is a document that's been previously downloaded from dropbox when I was online. Re-adding dropbox to word doesn't seem to make a difference.
Thanks.
Jay
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorThanks Jay. I was using the installed word app. When making the edits I was offline, and then when I reconnected to the internet there was an erro saying changes could not be uploaded and I had to save a copy of the document. If I am online the entire time then theres no issue.
- Jay
I am having the same issue! I’ve noticed it for a month, but it has escalated and now I can’t even make a simple comment in a word document without triggering this error. Please help! I am a novelist and I can’t constant be renaming a document for every sentence.
Update, now is no longer syncing with with Dropbox even when connected to wifi. I have to save a new copy each time I make changes. Dropbox support indicated it was a Microsfoft issue, but I still haven’t been able to resolve.
- Sanchez
Hi Sanchez, I did that. The response was that it’s a microsoft issue. I haven’t been able to get any resolution from Microsoft either.
Glad this thread is here. Same issue. I will contact Microsoft.
- Sanchez
Hi, am checking to see if there's any resolution on this issue...
- Frank_S
Dropbox Staff
Hi all,
As Sanchez mentioned, as the problems are occurring from within the Microsoft applications this sounds like an issue on their side. We'd still like to help get this one resolved, so to try and fix sync issues I'm going to ask those affected to try unlinking and relinking their Dropbox account from the Microsoft Office mobile app:
https://help.dropbox.com/desktop-web/microsoft-office-faq#unlink/relink
To unlink a Dropbox account from an Office Mobile app:
- Open the Office Mobile app.
- Tap the folder icon.
- From the list of places, tap and hold Dropbox.
- Once you've held your finger on Dropbox for a few seconds, a trash can icon will appear in the top right corner of the screen. Tap the trash can to remove Dropbox from the Office Mobile app.
To re-link a Dropbox account to an Office Mobile app:
- Open the Office Mobile app.
- Tap the folder icon.
- Tap Add a place.
- Tap Dropbox.
- Tap Allow next to the Dropbox account listed (if you're already signed in to the Dropbox app). Or, to link a new Dropbox account, tap Use a different account. You'll be directed to a browser window where you can enter the credentials for the Dropbox account you'd like to connect.
Let me know if this helps to resolve any issues with syncing files to Dropbox from within the Microsoft Office app!
Frank
Same issue here, though it does it to me whether I am online or offline. Hopefully they fix it soon.
I just tried while connected online and got the error so I’m in the same boat.
