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Jalby
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Is there a way to have a shared folder with a view-only file inside of it?

I'm trying to have all of the files in one spot and was having trouble with the shared files being able to get edited without being in a folder. Is there a way to put a view-only file in a shared fol...
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Jalby
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Thank you! Do you know if it will ever be possible in the future? It would be incredibly helpful for us. Is there a way to save a document to the dropbox app so you can see real time changes to a view-only file?

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Rogaa
Helpful | Level 7
2 years ago
Regarding your question about the view-only in shared files , they are actually automatically available in the Desktop App just like in the web browser. And to keep you updated for real time changes made in the view-only files , you can opt in on your Notifications under Settings for sending you emails everytime there are file activities or changes made . If these files are office files as well like (word, excel, powerpoint), you can install Dropbox Badge to keep you updated realtime if there are file activities being performed :

https://help.dropbox.com/installs/badge-overview

Hope this helps

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