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Gborr
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4 years ago
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Closed

Automatically save edited files

Could you please make it so that when a text or other file is edited within the DropBox app, it would automatically get saved when you close the editor? I often make simple text files on DropBox to take notes/write chapters for my webnovel on my phone, as this allows me to copy and paste what I wrote into a .doc file at home without having to actually move files around. However, if I as much as just brush my finger against the back button on my phone, or if the DropBox app crashes (it happened a few times when switching back from a call or other apps), everything I haven't manually saved gets lost. This can lead to things getting irrevocably lost, so I would really appreciate if you implemented an update where such small files would either get periodically saved while editing, or in case the editor gets closed by accident.

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    Walter
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    This idea is going to need some additional support before we can share your suggestion with the team. 

     

    I've updated the status to encourage more users to back you up Gborr 

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    Walter
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    Thank you for your idea, while `we can’t take every idea forward we do regularly re-review and will update you if anything changes!

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    Hannah
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    Hey everyone, this idea has been closed as it has reached the end of the Share an Idea process.

     

    Thank you for your suggestion, and if you have another idea to share, please do!