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mjfrigaard
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8 years ago
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Upload markdown file to Dropbox paper (and edit)

I have a local markdown file (file.md), but I'd like to upload this and share in a Dropbox folder, and be able to edit the file in my browser using Dropbox paper--is this possible?   Thank you! - ...
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  • Lusil's avatar
    Lusil
    8 years ago
     
    I just wanted to add that you should be able to upload, share and preview a markdown (.md) file via the website, but not edit it. However, you should be able to edit it via your mobile app. 
     
    I hope this helps to some extent! :grin:
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Lusil
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8 years ago
 
I just wanted to add that you should be able to upload, share and preview a markdown (.md) file via the website, but not edit it. However, you should be able to edit it via your mobile app. 
 
I hope this helps to some extent! :grin:
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    mjfrigaard
    New member | Level 2
    8 years ago

    Thank you @Lusil !

    Will this functionality be added at some point? I'm just wondering because it's very helpful for those of us with a plain-text workflow :)

     

    - Martin

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      Lusil
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      8 years ago
      I understand how important this is for you, mjfrigaard, so I’ve gone ahead and forwarded your comments to the dev team for future review. :wink:
       
      If you have any other questions or thoughts, just give us a shout. Have a wonderful day ahead!
      • okev's avatar
        okev
        Explorer | Level 4
        6 years ago

        I'd love to see markdown features included with the ability to upload, edit and download (as regular md files) to allow for a certain level of future-proofing!

        Paper is a great for everyone in the team, but would love to use it instead of github for dev-related markdown files

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    magnusx
    Explorer | Level 4
    6 years ago

    Hej Lusil !

    Now when it's possible (for some accounts) to see Paper documents in the Dropbox structure, and they are .md:s, shouldn't the 'opposite' be possible? I.e. editing .md documents uploaded to Dropbox in Paper? 

    • Lusil's avatar
      Lusil
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      6 years ago

      Hey magnusx, thanks for nudging us on this thread. 

      In general, any Paper doc that appears with your other files will have a .paper extension and be separate from an .md file.

      If you have the relevant third party app (like a text editor), you should be able to edit .md files locally from your Dropbox folder. 

      I understand that this may not be the ideal reply you were looking for, but let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks!

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