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Leslie W.4's avatar
Leslie W.4
New member | Level 1
9 years ago

Editing an Excel file in Dropbox

Is it possible to edit an excel file on dropbox? The only way I see to do it is to download the file, edit it, and then reupload it. Is there any easier way?
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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    9 years ago

    Disregard Rick's reply. You can edit an Excel file in Dropbox, even if you're using a public computer. Dropbox has teamed up with Microsoft to provide access to the Office web and mobile apps. The more common Office files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) can now be opened and edited right from the web or mobile apps. Refer to the following help article for more information.

Rich's avatar
Rich
Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
9 years ago

Disregard Rick's reply. You can edit an Excel file in Dropbox, even if you're using a public computer. Dropbox has teamed up with Microsoft to provide access to the Office web and mobile apps. The more common Office files (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) can now be opened and edited right from the web or mobile apps. Refer to the following help article for more information.

  • Tim H.64's avatar
    Tim H.64
    New member | Level 2
    9 years ago

    Excel xls won't open, xlsx opens and edits fine. Neither have file restrictions, passwords 

  • marian921's avatar
    marian921
    Explorer | Level 4
    9 years ago

    Hi - we have a shared excel that always opens to the first worksheet in the file.   We'd like it to open ideally to the last viewed worksheet by user, or even if it opens to the last worksheet viewed by anyone it would be fine.   It happens to be a 52 tab file for each week of 2016, and I'd like to spare my team from having to slide from Jan to Oct each time.

    Thanks!

    • Mark's avatar
      Mark
      Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
      9 years ago
      That is something that is either controlled by the computer you use or mobile device you use. If you are talking about on the website then no, it isnt possible. Sorry.
      • marian921's avatar
        marian921
        Explorer | Level 4
        9 years ago
        Hi Mark - yes, DB on the web. Thank you.

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