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SherryCooper
New member | Level 2
7 years ago

Why can't I open Smart Synced online-only files?

Hi,  I've been using the smart sync function to save space on my Mac. It has been working very well until today.  When I try to open any files that are set to online only, they will not open. How...
  • Jay's avatar
    7 years ago
    Hi Sherry, are you opening the files directly from Finder, or via the program used to view them? Do you have a stable internet connection using WiFi?
     
    Additionally, how large are the files you’re trying to open? If they’re quite large, then while the Dropbox app begins syncing the content immediately, it may take some time to completely sync and open. 
     
    Sync speed is impacted by the size of the file and the speed of your internet connection, it may take some time to completely sync and open.
     
    If you see the associated application open, but your file does not load or an error occurs, the first step to resolve this issue would be to right-click on the file and select ‘Local’ from the Smart Sync menu. This will sync the file to your computer. Once the file has completed syncing down to your machine, you should again attempt to re-open it.
     
    Let me know if this helps!
  • oqjl's avatar
    oqjl
    6 years ago

    To provide closure on my particular issue to the rest of the community, I'm replying here. 

    Turns out that the problem was with Microsoft Office suite, not Dropbox, as might have been expected from my comment on the Office specific document problem. Uninstalling and reinstalling Microsoft Office fixed the issue.

     

     

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