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Andy T.23
Explorer | Level 3
2 months ago
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How can I make all of my folders available offline on Windows? There's no option for that.

Device Acer desktop PC Operating System/Browser (if using the web) Windows 10 Dropbox App Version (if using the app) 235.4.5905 Syncing Status Up to date Question or Issue I ...
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  • Nancy's avatar
    Nancy
    2 months ago

    Hi from me too, Andy T.23! From your description, it sounds like most of your folders have this syncing icon next to them, like Dell suggested.

    As an additional step, you can also right-click on them, select the "make online-only" option, wait till all of them have changed and then make them available offline instead.

    Does that help?

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Dell_Dropbox
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2 months ago

Hey there, welcome to the community Andy T.23​ 

Here's a helpful page on Dropbox Sync Icons and what they mean for windows users. 

Can you confirm whether sync by demand is turned on for this device in your Dropbox settings?

Open Dropbox, click your name/icon in the bottom left corner, open preferences, select sync, and check the status there.

Andy T.23's avatar
Andy T.23
Explorer | Level 3
2 months ago

Hi,

Thanks for that. I do not see 'sync by demand'. I have attached a couple of sceenshots of my options.

 

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