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Patrick Thomas's avatar
Patrick Thomas
Helpful | Level 6
10 months ago

Why did the "request files" option get removed from the right-click options in the Dropbox folder?

Can someone provide some sort of explanation why the (Dropbox) 'Request files' function has disappeared from the drop-down menu (Mac). The function is still possible, but now it is buried away and (a...
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jbeahan's avatar
jbeahan
New member | Level 2
3 months ago

Please bring back this very useful function! Why would you remove something so easy to use and make it so convoluted. If I'm IN the folder I want to request files for, why do I now have to navigate through our entire file tree to do the exact same action that used to be readily available in the folder's menu under Activity > Request Files. 

 

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Megan
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3 months ago

Hey jbeahan, thanks for posting here today! 

Your feedback regarding this has been very valuable and I will endeavor to make sure your voice is heard.

We listen to your needs because it allows us to fully appreciate how Dropbox fits into and influences your daily routine, and we want to continue to improve.

If you need something else, please let me know and I will be more than happy to help every step of the way. 

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