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Puzzling Sharing dialogs and having share link on Windows 11 right click context menu
Recently, when I create a link with Dropbox, I am always puzzled on the SHARE setting dialog... On Windows 11, open Dropbox folder using File Explorer, and select a folder to share and select "Dr...
Megan
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorHey Early User, let's jump right into this!
The main difference when trying to create a shared link versus a shared folder/file when using the desktop app, is this:
When trying to share the file/folder directly with someone, you can right click on it, then select Share… next to the Dropbox icon.
Then you type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you’d like to share it with, and click to select them from the results.
After that you can choose if you wish to give them Can edit or Can view permissions.
When it comes down to creating a shared link, the steps would be almost similar but after selecting Share you'd need to click the gear icon in the top right.
You can then select if you wish a link for editing or viewing.
In any case, I'll forward your feedback to the appropriate areas so we can continue to improve.
Thanks a bunch!
Hi, Megan,
Thank you for your post.
I know what you mean and how to share using the Dropbox dialog you are saying.
It looks like the way I share files is a bit different from what you think. That seems the root of my puzzled feeling.
- I usually share files for my work and often share with more than 20-30 people.
- I don't use the function "sending invitation from Dropbox" (the dialog you mentioned), but I copy the link and paste it on my email and send it to my collogues.
- That's why, to me, making sure the link setting and copy the link is the essential process of my work flow.
- Dropbox may assume that everyone uses the Dropbox dialog to send share link, but it is not always the case, like me.
