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Mr Groovyblues
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago
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Cannot open Excel files with the Excel app through Dropbox on iPhone

I use the Dropbox app on my iphone. I used to be able to open excel files in excel by using “open with - excel”. But now it sends me to a screen saying Microsoft Integration wants permission. I hit t...
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  • Mr Groovyblues's avatar
    Mr Groovyblues
    2 years ago
    Thank you.
    In the meantime I have worked out how to use the OFFICE 365 app which was suggested by a previous user.
    Open the 365app, press on the top left corner (your icon) of the screen, a menu comes in, click the “storage accounts”, choose which dropbox you want and then which Excel sheet. It opens for editing in Excel.
Olli Su's avatar
Olli Su
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

I ask Microsoft für this … They know the problem…. But a little workaround that helps…. Use Microsoft 365 (Office) App and it works… Word App to, But not the Excel App

Ronel2020's avatar
Ronel2020
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

I’m having the same problem. I have used my iPad Pro for working in excel docs for years (from dropbox) and now it is not working. Any progress on a solution for this?

  • Olli Su's avatar
    Olli Su
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    Use the Microsoft 365 IOS App

  • Mr Groovyblues's avatar
    Mr Groovyblues
    Helpful | Level 6
    2 years ago
    I have that app, butI cannot open existing excel files from DB. I can only Create new ones. How do I open existing?

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