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Paul A.25
Collaborator | Level 9
3 years ago

Dropbox icon on Windows taskbar

It's possible to specify in the Windows Taskbar settings that the Dropbox icon should appear on the Taskbar.  However, it doesn't seem to appear if Dropbox is up to date.  How can I cause it to appear under all circumstances?

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    3 years ago
    Hi LabNave, this is possible by clicking the ^ button on the system tray, and then dragging the Dropbox icon to the tray. This would work for any icon there as it's a Windows setting.
  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    3 years ago
    Paul A.25 wrote:

    It's possible to specify in the Windows Taskbar settings that the Dropbox icon should appear on the Taskbar.  However, it doesn't seem to appear if Dropbox is up to date.  How can I cause it to appear under all circumstances?

    There are no settings for that within Dropbox. There isn't even an option that hides it when Dropbox is up to date.

     

    Are you sure it's not just in the list of hidden icons on the taskbar? Click the caret ^ and see if it's listed in the hidden icons. If it is, and you want it visible all the time, just drag it from the list into the main area of the system tray.

     

    • LabNave's avatar
      LabNave
      New member | Level 2
      3 years ago

      Is there a way to keep the Dropbox icon ALWAYS in the tasbark's visible area?

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
        Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
        3 years ago
        Hi LabNave, this is possible by clicking the ^ button on the system tray, and then dragging the Dropbox icon to the tray. This would work for any icon there as it's a Windows setting.

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