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BenasHTTPS
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2 months ago
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Persistent Indicator for Files with Unresolved Comments

Currently, Dropbox shows a comment notification only when a comment is new or unread. Once the comment is read, the indicator disappears even if the comment is not resolved. This makes it hard to see which files still require attention.

I would like Dropbox to introduce a persistent visual indicator (badge, icon, number, highlight, or any small marker) that appears whenever a file has unresolved comments, regardless of whether they have been read already.

Why this matters:

  1. Teams use comments for review and approvals.
  2. After reading a comment, there is no quick way to see that the file still needs action.
  3. Users must open each file and check the comments panel to find unresolved comments.
  4. This leads to missed feedback and slower collaboration.

How it could work:

  1. Show a small badge next to the file name in the file list when unresolved comments exist.
  2. In the file preview, show a subtle “unresolved comments” indicator even if all comments are read.

User impact:

This would help teams working with shared documents by making outstanding work visible at a glance, reducing mistakes and speeding up reviews.

1 Comment

  • Dell_Dropbox's avatar
    Dell_Dropbox
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    2 months ago
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    Great idea, and thorough explanation of the benefits.

    Hope this Idea takes off!