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Melvin55
Explorer | Level 4
1 year ago

How can I make my files available offline on the desktop app?

Hello. I have been using dropbox for a while now (on my desktop) and would like to enquire how to use dropbox offline. I googled and found this; "turn on the Available offline option", but I am unabl...
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Melvin55's avatar
Melvin55
Explorer | Level 4
1 year ago

Thank you for your feedback Hannah.
Unfortunately I am still unable to locate the offline option. Can you provide a screenshot? Is this option perhaps only available for paid membership? Thanks again

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Hannah
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1 year ago

Hey Melvin55, happy Monday!

 

Would you mind sending me a screenshot of the options you see on your end, as a first step?

 

Also, what is your computer's OS version and the Dropbox version you have installed?

 

You can see the latter, by hovering over your Dropbox icon.

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