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Leslie W.4
New member | Level 1
10 years ago
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Editing an Excel file in Dropbox

Is it possible to edit an excel file on dropbox? The only way I see to do it is to download the file, edit it, and then reupload it. Is there any easier way?
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    10 years ago

    Disregard Rick's reply. You can edit an Excel file in Dropbox, even if you're using a public computer. Dropbox has teamed up with Microsoft to provide access to the Office web and mobile apps. The more common Office files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) can now be opened and edited right from the web or mobile apps. Refer to the following help article for more information.

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Rich
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10 years ago

Disregard Rick's reply. You can edit an Excel file in Dropbox, even if you're using a public computer. Dropbox has teamed up with Microsoft to provide access to the Office web and mobile apps. The more common Office files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) can now be opened and edited right from the web or mobile apps. Refer to the following help article for more information.

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Tim H.64
New member | Level 2
10 years ago

Excel xls won't open, xlsx opens and edits fine. Neither have file restrictions, passwords 

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