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Can't find the Sync tab in preferences

Can't find the Sync tab in preferences

Tribble1
New member | Level 2

This is the directions I found to make files online only.

 

"How to make files online-only by default

To make all files that you add to the Dropbox folder on your computer online-only by default:

  1. Click the Dropbox icon in your notification center (Windows) or menu bar (Mac).
  2. Click your avatar (profile picture or initials) in the top-right corner.
  3. Click Preferences.
  4. Click the Sync tab. - 
  5. Click the dropdown next to New files default.
  6. Select Online-only.

This setting means that all future files and folders that you add to the Dropbox folder on your computer will be online-only. New files won’t take up storage space on your computer. This won’t affect existing files and folders."

 

I do not have a Sync tab under preferences - now what

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Jay
Dropbox Staff

Hi @Tribble1, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

 

Are you certain you're viewing the Dropbox desktop application preferences?

 

Could you attach a screenshot showing what you're seeing?

 

This will help me to assist further!


Jay
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
dropbox.com/support


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