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Integrating Dropbox Paper with Dropbox
Paper is a Dropbox product, but what's the relationship between Paper and Dropbox itself? We're here to tell you! Here are the basics... Can I access my Paper docs from Dropbox? You can access Paper by clicking thePapertab on dropbox.com or by navigating topaper.dropbox.com. If you don't see a link for Paper and you use Dropbox Business, your team admin may have disabled Paper. Contactyour adminto discuss access to Paper. Can I access my Dropbox files in Paper? While you can’t directly access your Dropbox files in Paper, you can link or embed a file from your Dropbox directly in a doc (for example, an image or media file): 1. Click an empty line in your doc 2. Click the Dropbox icon 3. In the pop-up window, select the file you'd like to add to the doc. Do I need to be signed in to Dropbox to access Paper? Yes, you must be signed in to Dropbox to access Paper. If you aren’t signed in to Dropbox, you are prompted to sign in when you visit thePaperhomepage. Learn more about using Paper and Dropbox together here. How do you integrate Paper and Dropbox? Do you use both? If yes, how do you leverage both for your own work or to collaborate with your team?Things you can do with Dropbox Paper
1. Holding brainstorms You’ve likely participated in your fair share of brainstorms, but what happens when your team is scattered across three offices and three time zones? Paper is designed to help you grow ideas with others, even if everyone can’t meet in the same room. Your team can easily add photos and videos, jot down quick thoughts, and add comments in the margins. Collaborators can use emoji and stickers to show how they feel about each idea, making comments feel like conversations. It’s the creative space for a brainstorm in the convenience of a simple doc. 2. Taking meeting notes Sometimes you need a doc with a bit more structure than a free-wheeling brainstorm, like when you’re taking notes for a meeting. Here, Paper makes organization and quick formatting a snap. Start a bulleted or numbered list on the fly, or share the doc with colleagues if you need them to jump in. Easily add headings and subheadings, and Paper will smartly organize each section in a table of contents on the left. When the meeting’s over, you can group the most important items in a table for quick reference, or add highlights to emphasize a few key lines—perfect for co-workers who missed the team sync. Discover more things you can do with Paper on our blog!
Dropbox Basic: Learn the Basics
If you are reading this, chances are you are new to Dropbox. Welcome! Many of us begin our Dropbox journey with a Basic Account, which has so many perks, and of course, it is free! The basics of your Basic account: Users and Space The Dropbox Basic account allows for 1 user. This means you are the only person that can use this account. But don’t worry, one user doesn’t just mean one device - you can have 3 different devices connected to your Dropbox account. I connected my dropbox account to my phone, tablet, and laptop. When I was in Ghana, I was able to access all of my files from my phone, and to upload some photos. Want to learn more about connecting your mobile devices? Discover how to make the most of your mobile access to Dropbox. Using your Dropbox Basic account: So to get started, you can upload almost any file type to your Dropbox account and keep your important files safe! Whether it’s music files, pictures, media, documents, simply upload and you can access your files anytime, anywhere!With a Dropbox Basic plan you have 2GB of space to use. And of course, we keep your files safe! Dropbox uses multi-factor authentication to ensure that all of your files are secure. Check out howDropbox uses encryption to provide security for your files.When I received my first multi-factor message I said to myself, “Come on Safety”. Dropbox Basic tools you might not know about: The tools within Dropbox are the real secret sauce. Here are some Dropbox features and products you might not know about, check them out below and find out if they can help you to make plans, organize files and save time! Dropbox Paper is a collaboration tool with endless possibilities! Charts, headings and formatting is made easy with one click, LITERALLY. This program is great for creating proposals, project plans and just quickly taking notes. The best part of it is that it takes up very little space in your Dropbox account. Trust me, I make paper docs for all of my todo lists, to plan family trips and to organize any personal projects. Paper has truly become one of my favorite products to use. HelloSign allows you to send 3 documents for eSignature per month. In the digital world we live in, this is a perfect way to get a signature from someone you may not see in person. Explore HelloSign, a simple and easy way to get documents signed securely online. I recently needed a contractor to sign a document that I drafted to fix my home and the document was signed and sent back to me within minutes. And of course, the signed docs are safe and secure too! Dropbox Capture is a tool used to Capture the attention of the person you‘re chatting to. With Capture you can share your thoughts with screenshots, GIFs, or simple videos recorded right on your screen. The upside is that you can clearly say what you mean without scheduling another meeting. Learn more about how to use Dropbox Capture. Having a Dropbox Basic account is more than just a space to store your information. Use Dropbox to manage and organize your files, whether it’s for a project, sharing memories or connecting with others.😁 Will you use these tips to make the most of your Dropbox Basic account?
Notifications: calm or chaos? Tell us how you prefer to manage them
You know us, we are big fans of collaboration, but every now and then, we stumble across a topic that totally derails a meeting. While on a call, we noticed that someone on the team is walking around with over 94 unread texts, 50+ Slack notifications and a whopping 67,722 unread emails. We’re not going to name names though but when I picked myself up from the floor, it sparked a serious debate on our team and we came to the conclusion that there are two kinds of people, those who thrive in notification calm, and those who live for notification chaos - which one are you? In the interest of honesty, I am a firm believer that a clear notification screen is the only way. I avidly unsubscribe from emails I don’t want to see, I mark messages as unread so I can get back to them if needs be but I like to start my day with a clean slate. Our own Emma is a bigger fan of a well managed to-do list in Dropbox Paper, and you can read all about that right here. While it might make some people’s skin crawl, that means she can let her notifications pile up. I’m not convinced, but it works for her! To augment this ever fluid list, she’s a big fan of the Paper roundup emails and Dash to keep her on track with the many docs doing the rounds at any one time. To quote Emma herself on this, “every so often I'll clear them, but I have yet to miss anything with my chaos”. I also like how Drew (the CEO of Dropbox) has an OPP folder, which translates to other people’s priorities (or problems!)) to help manage those email notifications and understand what needs action on his part. You don’t have to take my word for it, check it out here. So, we want to know - how do you manage your notifications? Clear them? Keep them? Outright ignore them? Tell us in the comments below!CLOSED | Use Dropbox Paper? Post your Paper workflow to win a Dropbox t-shirt and tote bag!
Update: this contest has been extended to March 15th! You all have shown us that there are so many ways to use Dropbox Paper, from meeting agendas, to music video production, and so much more. Each Paper use case brings a new set of questions, challenges, and opportunities to learn. So, we want to hear how you use Dropbox Paper! Start a discussion in the Paper section of the community forum to tell us how you use Dropbox Paper and use the tag #Paperusecaseto officially enter your post in this contest. The three most-viewed #Paperusecaseposts on March 15th will win a Dropbox tote bag and t-shirt! When you post your #Paperusecase, please include some or all of the following information: Your role, team, industry Problems you were facing that brought you to Dropbox Paper, how these problems reduced your efficiency How you use Dropbox Paper independently and/or with a team Specific workflows you’ve set up with Dropbox Paper Other tools or integrations you’ve used with Paper Advice you’d share with other people like you Photos and/or video that help tell your story and grab your reader’s attention. You might share screenshots that demo your Paper instance, or you could even tell your story as a video recording! Remember, the more helpful and compelling info you share, the more views you’re likely to get! Feel free to share your post with your teammates and your social networks to get more pageviews, as well! Contest details Note: By posting your #Paperusecase, you agree to the Official Rules. Add the #Paperusecase tag using the tagging box below your post. Entry Period: February 1, 2019 at 8:00am PST - March 15, 2019 at 11:59pm PST Note: the top three posts with the highest number of views on March 15th will be selected as winners. Winners will be notified via a reply on their winning post and also via email. Where to submit your Paper use case: Submit your story here: https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Discuss-Paper/bd-p/101007B1 Requirements to be selected as a winner: Post must be tagged with #Paperusecase in the Paper section of the community forum Post must be one of the top three most-viewed with the #Paperusecase tag in the Paper section of the community forum Prize Dropbox Tee, Dropbox Tote (Actual Retail Value $20) How you’ll be notified if you’re a winner If you are selected as a winner, the Dropbox Community team will notify you via email at the email affiliated with your Dropbox community login. We may also contact you to follow up on your story or to share opportunities to get more involved with the Dropbox community. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in Brazil, Italy, Vietnam, Quebec and where restricted or prohibited. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must enter by the date listed on the promotion page or in the promotion email. See Official Rules for odds, judging criteria, and additional details. Questions? Leave a comment here!
Slack and Dropbox Paper Integration #TechTips
Have you heard of the Dropbox Paper and Slack integration? Here at Dropbox, we rely both on Paper and Slack to collaborate with our teammates, so the Slack integration is abig help. If you'd like collaboration to be easier with your team, I recommend you check out the Paper and Slack integration. You'll be able to gather ideas in Paper and keep the conversations going when you search, post, and create new Paper docs right from Slack.Visit this article to learn how to connect Paper and Slack. Feel free to reply here with questions! Also, we'd love to hear from you if you use the Paper and Slack integration. How do you use the integration and what advice do you have for others trying to do the same thing?
