Any files in your Dropbox folder will be automatically backed up to your Dropbox account. Point your web browser to Dropbox.com and click 'Download the app' on the top right corner of the page. Mac: When the download is complete, a window containing a Dropbox icon will appear on the screen. Windows: Save the file to your Downloads folder. BUT if you download the Dropbox application from the Dropbox website (dropbox.com) rather than through the Windows App Store–Voila–it works like a charm. Now when you go to save a word doc, the Dropbox icon will show up in the left sidebar (along with desktop, downloads, cloud, etc.), making it easy to select and save directly to it.
Having hit another strong writing phase, I decided to treat myself to a Surface Pro 3 (see below for my purchasing recommendations). And since I use Dropbox for all my files, imagine my disappointment to find that the Dropbox app isn't really integrated on the Surface tablets.
But I found a really simple solution. For those of you frustrated with not being able to save directly to Dropbox, here's how to do it:
Here's how to get Dropbox to work with Microsoft Surface tablets
Since Dropbox is such a huge player in cloud storage, you'd think either they or Microsoft or both would have integrated the Dropbox app so that you would be able to both sync and save files directly to it from the desktop. Not so if you've downloaded the Dropbox app from the Windows Store.
The app works as a stand-alone product, so while you can access all your files, if you try to edit them, you won't be able to save them directly back to Dropbox. Weird. I know. If I'm being kind, I'm thinking the app developer was smoking a little too much weed that day…
BUT if you download the Dropbox application from the Dropbox website (dropbox.com) rather than through the Windows App Store–Voila–it works like a charm.
Now when you go to save a word doc, the Dropbox icon will show up in the left sidebar (along with desktop, downloads, cloud, etc.), making it easy to select and save directly to it.
Now for a very quick, short review on Surface Pro 3
I wanted something highly portable and light, that would work as a tablet and a laptop. This fits the bill nicely. While this isn't specifically a review of the Surface Pro, if you are thinking of getting one, definitely go for the Pro 3 with as much memory as you can afford for two reasons:
- The Pro 3 has a much better processor and you'll definitely appreciate the extra inch on both the screen and the keyboard. You can actually type on this thing without knotting your fingers into a ball because the keys are full sized. Very nice indeed!
- In order to set up Dropbox directly from the download, depending on how much you keep in your Dropbox, you could blow through your total storage space if it's huge. So you'll want to have enough memory to handle keeping everything in Dropbox without slowing everything else down to a crawl.
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The screenshot feature lets you automatically save screenshots and screen recordings to your Dropbox account. Once you turn this feature on:
- Screenshots and screen recordings automatically save to a folder in your account called Screenshots
- A link to the screenshot or screen recording is copied to your clipboard for easy sharing
This feature is only available on Mac and Windows computers, except Windows 10 in S mode.
Note: If you're on MacOS 10.15 (Catalina) or higher, you'll see a notification that says 'Dropbox would like to access files in your Desktop folder.' Click OK toensure Dropbox saves your screenshots. Libreoffice dla firm.
How to save screenshots and screen recordings to Dropbox on Mac and Windows computers
To automatically save screenshots and screen recordings to your Dropbox account on a Mac or Windows computer:
To automatically save screenshots and screen recordings to your Dropbox account on a Mac or Windows computer:
- Make sure the Dropbox desktop application is installed and open on your computer.
- Open your Dropbox desktop app preferences.
- Click the Backups tab.
- Check the box next to Save screenshots and screen recordings to your Dropbox.
Note: If you're using a Mac computer, your screenshots must be set to save to your desktop for this feature to work. Choose where your screenshots save on a Mac.
How to choose if screenshots and screen recordings save to your Business or personal account
If you have a Dropbox Business account, and you've connected it to your personal account, and linked them both to your computer, you can choose which account your screenshots and screen recordings save to. To do so, use the dropdown menu next to the Save screenshots and screen recordings to your Dropbox checkbox.
Can I save screenshots to Dropbox on a mobile device?
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The screenshot feature isn't available on mobile devices. As an alternative, you can use the camera uploads feature to automatically upload your camera roll to Dropbox.
