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Ipad and Iphone viewing of long file names
Our company is having the issue that on the mobile app (using the ipad or iphone) often times the file name is too long to properly view what we are opening. I want to be able to read the entire file name so I know what i am opening since many of the beginning and last parts of the file are exactly the same for filing purposes so I want to be able to view the file name without having to open each one in order to find out. I'm hoping I make sense. Is there something I'm missing where I'm able to do this? I can't "right click" on the file name cause I'm mobile otherwise I would try that 🙂
Well, bugger me, Dropbox has finally fixed this with the latest update. I thought to re-check this today after the latest change, and straight away could see the filenames are displayed differently. The font is smaller, and the filename is truncated in the middle, so I can read the start of the file name, but also the end which is (with my file-naming convention), typically the differentiator. But the kicker is what happens with the display pane. It is now possible to close that — there’s a small “x” in the top left corner of the display/preview pane — and once that closes, the left pane with the file names expands to full screen view! And voila! I can now see the full long file names. Dropbox: THAT is the way to take advantage of the larger screen on an iPad, especially the 12.9” model. I’m still annoyed it took so long to remedy, but thank you for finally doing it.
Any update on this issue? Was hoping the newest update would fix the problem ----
Com'on Kelly, you don't really think their listening do you?
Ian K: Thank you thank you thank you!
I too downloaded Documents 5 by Readdle, and it nicely fixes a HUGE gripe with DrobBox on the iPad.
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https://readdle.com/products/documents
In the iTunes store
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/documents-5-file-system-pdf/id364901807- The problem with Documents 5 is that you can't have "favorites" (bookmarked documents). So it's only half a help.
- And you don’t get the native integration with office documents you do in the dropbox app (open and edit in office from dropbox).
Wow. I thought I was just being technology challenged with the long file name issue (by long file name... I don't mean long... just anything over, say, 12 characters).
This really is weird that it's not fixed. :|
I did have a look at that Readdle app mentioned, but looks like you need to download a bunch of things - generally I avoid that preferring to use online. Oh well. So much for trying to use my iPad for everything :)
I found this thread after getting extremely aggravated trying to quickly find a Dropbox file on my iPad. After reading all of the comments and coming to the realization that there is no fix for this seemingly simple to fix problem (and it doesn't look like anyone at Dropbox cares), I found an app called 'File Manager' and it's free. It worked for displaying my full dropbox file names. Not sure it would work for a business but, for a personal user, it did the trick. It's sad that Dropbox is forcing us to go to third party applications instead of just fixing the problem.
We are having the same issue some of you have been having for years. Dropbox what's the word?
BruceDropbox Staff
Hi everyone!
As of v4.0 the app now has a downward arrow button to the right of the file (or folder) name that will show you the full name, as well as other file (or folder) actions. This allows you to see the full name without leaving your current view. Appreciate the feedback and the posts to our community threads, thanks!
- Not really a fix when one needs to see files and names in their directory context. Naming nomenclature for companies and teams are designed around grouping files by projects or types. Amazing that I can do this on the iPhone by changing the orientation, but on the larger screened iPad one is constrained to a small column.
It would be fantastic if there were an option to turn of the auto preview, thereby providing more space for file names etc.
Mariedb@all, thanks for the feedback, as Bruce said, we'll be passing this feedback along to the team. Your feedback will be invaluable to improve the overall file viewing experience.
Thanks!
Dropbox: Mark R is one smart cookie. You should hire him as a consultant to fix this problem right away so I can stop looking like an idiot in front of my clients trying to scan hundreds of files for "160414 QW&D Thompson Exteriors Rev 5". Offer Mark double what you were just thinking you would have to pay him.
Mark R: if Dropbox offers you a consult job, please send me a check for half the fee!
All dropbox clients: after Mark R fixes this, please send him and me a nickel every time you drag the sidebar boundary.
Thanks everyone!
I actually thought Dropbox would have corrected this issue by now. It kinda tells me there not interested in what their clients think. How stupid is this for such an easy fix. Tell me all I need to know.
I'll be looking to make a switch away from Dropbox soon.
Has this not been fixed yet? As someone mentioned before, this works perfectly on the Android platform. We use Android phones, but iPads for document viewing. I am in the construction industry and many files and file folders look similar when you compress them down to 5 characters.
It is pretty ridiculous that I am using my Android phone as the table of contents for Dropbox on my iPad.
