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Recently, when I create a link with Dropbox, I am always puzzled on the SHARE setting dialog...
On Windows 11, open Dropbox folder using File Explorer, and select a folder to share and select "Dropbox" in right click context menu.
Then, "Share this folder" dialog pops up. I am always puzzled with the dialog.....
It is always hard for me to know and distinguish
1) Am I creating a sharing link and sharing setting?
2) Sharing link is created, and I am modifying the link and/or setting? (edit or view?)
It is because the dialog does not clearly show whether the dialog is the "STATUS of sharing for the folder" or "configuring up the Share setting".
This is particularly true when I check the share setting after creating the share setting.
Sharing Link can be copied ONLY on this confusing "Share this folder" dialog (not in deeper share mode setting dialogs).
After creating the share link, I always check whether I properly configure the share setting for the folder.
To do that, I go into the setting dialogs by clicking "setting" on the "Share this folder" dialog.
Then, no link copy function....
The link can be copied ONLY on the first confusing "Share this folder" dialog. I always wonder "Is this really what I configured?".
To me, poor display about the sharing status and copy link always make me puzzling.
I wish Dropbox dialogs would be more intuitive and straightforward.
Thanks,
HF
Hey @Early User, let's jump right into this!
The main difference when trying to create a shared link versus a shared folder/file when using the desktop app, is this:
When trying to share the file/folder directly with someone, you can right click on it, then select Share… next to the Dropbox icon.
Then you type the Email, name, or group of the person (or people) you’d like to share it with, and click to select them from the results.
After that you can choose if you wish to give them Can edit or Can view permissions.
When it comes down to creating a shared link, the steps would be almost similar but after selecting Share you'd need to click the gear icon in the top right.
You can then select if you wish a link for editing or viewing.
In any case, I'll forward your feedback to the appropriate areas so we can continue to improve.
Thanks a bunch!
Megan
Community Moderator @ Dropbox
dropbox.com/support
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Hi, Megan,
Thank you for your post.
I know what you mean and how to share using the Dropbox dialog you are saying.
It looks like the way I share files is a bit different from what you think. That seems the root of my puzzled feeling.
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