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Brian39
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

I need to update the changes on all computers & sync them.

I changed a document stored in the Dropbox folder on my desktop on Friday and it was immediately updated on my desktop.  My wife has been changing files on a shared folder on her desktop all afternoo...
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Mark
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1 year ago

Brian39 Are they big files? If so you need to give it time for Dropbox to sync and go to the standard icon again before it can download to other devices. That is often what some people miss - especially on laptops where you just slam lid down when done 😉 

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Brian39
Helpful | Level 6
1 year ago

Thanks Mark.  Generally speaking I don't keep big files on Dropbox, so the answer is, no. They're word documente files.  I'm sure there's a solution to this somewhere - there always is.  Having worked with computers for over 40 years that's the only thing that gives me hope. 🙂

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