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laurachop
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7 years ago
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Could you clarify the difference between Online Only and Local content?

Hi, I'm sure this has been covered, but I feel I need to ask the question myself for added clarity. I was confused about the difference between online only and local only, but if one could humour m...
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    Rich
    7 years ago

    Correct on all counts with one addition; when you open an Online-only file and Dropbox pulls it local, it remains a local file until you again mark it as Online-only.

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Rich
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7 years ago

Correct on all counts with one addition; when you open an Online-only file and Dropbox pulls it local, it remains a local file until you again mark it as Online-only.

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laurachop
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Excellent, thank you!

I had read this elsewhere, now it makes sense.

Have a great day!

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