Dropbox Windows,and The Mobile app
OWNER’S MANUAL
9 Steps to Get Started on Dropbox
1. Install the desktop client and mobile app
Download the client installer at: www.dropbox.com/install
Download the app from the application vendor on your mobile device, and enter your log-in credentials
2. Upload files to your Dropbox account
Drag and drop files into the Dropbox folder on your computer
If you’re using Dropbox on the web, you can also use the ‘Upload’ button at the top-right of your screen
3. Send a copy of a file to a colleague
Right click a file in Dropbox and select ‘Copy Dropbox link’
Paste the link into an email and send (there are no file-size restrictions and the link will still work if you change the file).
Right click a folder and select ‘Share’ option
Enter the email address of the person to share with Choose whether user ‘can edit’ or ‘can view’
Click the ‘Invite’ button
5. Request a file from a colleague, supplier or partner
Open Dropbox in your web browser
Select the option ‘File Requests’
Click the ‘Request files’ button
Enter a name for your request
Click the ‘Change Folder’ button to choose destination folder
Copy the link or use the email feature to send request
6. Leave a comment on a file
Right click a file in Dropbox and select ‘View Comments’
Leave a comment in the bar on the right of the screen, or click anywhere on the file itself to annotate a specific part
Mention and notify a colleague by using the @ key
7. Work together on a Word, PowerPoint or Excel file
Open a file and click the blue Dropbox Badge on the right of the screen
See who else is viewing or editing the file at the same time
Update to the latest version of the file if someone else saves a new version
8. Restore a previous version
Right click a file in Dropbox and select ‘View Previous Versions’
From the list of previous versions, click on the file to preview
Select ‘Restore’ to revert to a particular version
9. Recover a deleted file
Open Dropbox in your web browser
Select the ‘Show deleted files’ icon at the top-right of the screen
Choose from one of the previously-deleted files in grey and click ‘Restore’ to undelete it
Need more support with any of the steps?
Check out our User Guide at:
www.dropbox.com/guide/business
For further support, have a look at our Help Centre:
www.ironcovesolutions.com/contact
Product Specifications:
- Product Name: Dropbox
- Platform: Desktop and Mobile
- Website: www.dropbox.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: Where can I find more support for using Dropbox?
A: You can refer to the User Guide at www.dropbox.com/guide/business.
For additional support, visit our Help Centre at www.ironcovesolutions.com/contact.
Documents / Resources
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Dropbox Windows,and The Mobile app [pdf] Owner's Manual Windows and The Mobile app, Windows, and The Mobile app, Mobile app, app |
