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LeslieT's avatar
LeslieT
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

How to send a pdf from Mac files to Dropbox?

Hi all! I have an iPad and an iPhone and I can send a file/pdf to dropbox from them by hitting the share icon (the rectangle with the arrow pointing up). It's not working that way on my MacBook Pro. ...
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Megan's avatar
Megan
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2 years ago

Hey there, LeslieT, welcome to our Community! 

 

Have you tried uploading the file to Dropbox using our website and the steps mentioned in this article? 

 

If you use our desktop app on your MacBook Pro, you should also have a Dropbox folder located locally on the device, that'd allow you to upload content by copying or dragging it in there too.

 

Keep me posted!

  • LeslieT's avatar
    LeslieT
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Hi Megan,

    I can upload files by the method in that link but I want to be able to send the document straight from the document rather than needing to open dropbox and uploading, just adds more steps.

    How do I save a dropbox folder locally to my desktop?

     

    Leslie

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
      Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
      2 years ago

      Hey LeslieT - can you please clarify if you're running the Dropbox desktop app on your computer?

       

      If so, you should be seeing a Dropbox folder where you can copy or move any files you'd like to sync across your devices and the website.

      • LeslieT's avatar
        LeslieT
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago
        Yes I am running the desktop
        App.

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