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Lauren_
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Autosave Function for Office Suite

Request for an autosave function for office suite that enables saving in the documents source location, instead of being limited to saving on One Drive. Our team uses Dropbox as our hub, and are lack...
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Lauren_'s avatar
Lauren_
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Hi Jay, 

 

Thank you for reaching out! The intention is to edit files in the native app on computer, but the files would be located/saved in a Dropbox folder. I hope that helps! 

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hey Lauren_, thanks for clarifying! 

 

Keep in mind that this is a restriction coming directly from the Office software not Dropbox.

 

In any case, I'll forward your feedback to the appropriate areas so we can continue to improve.

 

You can always -and if it's convenient- work with Office Online, through Dropbox. 

 

I hope this clarifies! 

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