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sok123
Helpful | Level 6
5 years ago
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Ipad version of word not syncing with Dropbox

Hi, I've been syncing Microsoft Word files between my Macbook and Ipad through Dropbox with absolutely no problem.    Right now I noticed that while Word on my Ipad timestamps the time I change...
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  • sok123's avatar
    sok123
    5 years ago

    I went to "settings" and tried "reset Word -- clear all documents". That seemed to do the trick. Thanks! 

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williamch
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

Thanks yes renaming works for me as well. Turning off autosave works but I wish there was a way to turn off that setting as the default for all the docs and not just on each individual doc. 

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BRN
Explorer | Level 4
5 years ago

I have the same problem too. I want to sync the same document across iPhone, iPad and Mac through Dropbox, so my boss can read it anytime of the day.  The only real solution I could find was to stop using Dropbox and sync through one drive, presto problem gone. Perhaps you can get together with Microsoft and work this out, because Dropbox business model depends on working with all the software providers. And all those work arounds are just a pain in the butt. 

  • sok123's avatar
    sok123
    Helpful | Level 6
    5 years ago

    Same, I had to switch to OneDrive even though I prefer Dropbox. 

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