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2 people editing a Word document at the same time in Dropbox
I work with one other person. We were both working on our laptops on the same file in our shared Dropbox folder. (I was adding to a working list and she was editing above.) But I kept getting an od...
Hey Joan P.6, I hope you're well today!
From what you mentioned, you're working on the file locally through the Microsoft Word app, right?
When you edit the file through the local apps on your computer, real time collaboration isn't currently possible.
As you've seen, sometimes when editing a Word file, the app creates a temporary file which you've seen with the change in file name and location.
You can find out more info on why Word creates temp files from here.
To collaborate in real time, you'll need to use the Microsoft Office Online integration. The steps for this is outlined here.
Let me know if you have any questions!
Mod note: edited to update link in post [last update 2023]
I had thought it's a Dropbox limitation, but maybe I am wrong. Please confirm. (I guess that's why it works on Google, which developed both the platform and the software.)
Daphne
Dropbox Community Moderator
Dropbox Community ModeratorIt's not a function of Dropbox that allows the real time collaboration Joan P.6, this depends on the features that Microsoft have developed since you would be using their apps to edit the files.
Perhaps this article can provide some more insight into the options available for you?
Hope this clarifies the matter!
