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jb43
Helpful | Level 6
2 years ago

Edit a text (*.txt) file in Chrome browser

Hi there,   I'm struggling to edit a TXT file in Chrome browser on Dropbox. I'm sure I've done it with a .docx file before.  When I search for this feature, Google returns results asking for it ba...
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  • Hannah C's avatar
    Hannah C
    3 months ago

    Hi jb43 

     

    I know it's been a while since the request, but we are excited to share that Dropbox now supports text file editing on web. See this post for more information.

     

    We appreciate your patience and please let me know if you have any other questions or feedback.

     

    Thanks!

    Hannah

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dick6jane
New member | Level 2

In other words, is it possible to update text in a way that the file retains the same URL? Thanks.

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Megan
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2 years ago

Hey dick6jane, welcome to our Community!

 

You can't directly edit a text file in Dropbox and keep the same URL. You need to download the file to your computer, edit it in a text editor and then re-upload it to your account.

 

If you have any other questions, let me know! 

  • dick6jane's avatar
    dick6jane
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    Megan,

    Am I right that the new file would generate a different URL?

    • Megan's avatar
      Megan
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      2 years ago

      Yes dick6jane. 

       

      The newly uploaded file wouldn't be linked to the initial one. 

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