Unable to rename a file after copying it from another file

Question

Hi,

I created a copy of a file in my dropbox folder using the Macos Finder. However, I am now unable to rename the new file via the Finder. I can rename via the command line (`mv` command), but that's not really a great situation.

Also, if I try to delete the file, it asks me if I want to permanently delete it, instead of the expected behavior which is to move it to the trash.

Can you help me understand why this happens, and how to avoid it? Thanks!

Nancy · Answer

Do you mind sharing a few more details, @marc74? For example, are you having trouble renaming a specific file on your Dropbox account?

If yes, is it a copy, like the OP mentions? What happens exactly, when you try to rename it?

marc74 · Answer

Having the same issue. Only started to happen about a few months ago.

MarcinZ · Answer

I've had what seems to be the same issue, multiple times. Today I decided to look into it and found this thread.

In a sub-folder on Dropbox, I had "FILE.pdf", when I right-clicked on it I saw options like "Rename" and a bunch of Dropbox-specific actions.

When I did "Duplicate" on that file, "FILE copy.pdf" appeared. Right click on it, and I don't see "Rename" nor Dropbox actions.

I played with it, and after I made the entire folder "Make available offline", once it fullysynced, the problem disappeared. But it was super annoying.