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mono77
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Is it possible to directly open a file with Google Doc

For now, on Mac, there is an option "View on dropbox.com". I'm wondering if there is any workaround such that I can directly open docx files with Google Doc.  I understand that I can create GDocs o...
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machbrown2
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

Hello @mono77

As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, there isn't a direct option in Dropbox to open .docx files with Google Docs. However, you can download the file from Dropbox, upload it to Google Drive, and then open and edit it with Google Docs. Please check the latest features and updates from Dropbox and Google Docs for the most current information.

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