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How to organize files

Hi there, I would like to organize my files with folders and subfolders. However, the system doesn't let me because some of the files are shared. I have too much clutter now and would like to streamline my Dropbox "desk". Thanks.

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Rich

The ability to organize your folders already exists. It's possible to have folders and sub-folders and structure them how you want. In fact, if you have the Dropbox client installed on your computer, any folder structure you create in the Dropbox folder will be synced to your account online.

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Rich

In a shared folder, any changes you make will be made for everyone. If you move or rename files in a shared folder, they'll be moved and renamed for everyone. You can move the entire shared folder within your own Dropbox without affecting anyone else, but any changes made within the folder happen for all.

I created a folder within my Dropbox called Shared, and I move all shared folders into it. It doesn't help the organization within the shares, but it helps keep them separate from my own files.

dcanedo

Thanks. I think Dropbox should work on this. My Dropbox desk is a mess.

dcanedo

Thanks.

Your answer gave me a possible solution that doesn't really solve my problem.

Ideally I would like to see my Dropbox desk as Iconic and Intuitive as a Mac or a Windows desktop: with folders and sub-folders to minimize clutter and facilitate access to files.

Perhaps this is not possible yet.

Rich

dcanedo

Thank you. I will try again.

Mark

I agree with Rich.

I have one folder called 'Shared' where I have put everybody who has a Shared folder. Inside there i have also renamed them to things I remember - not what the other person wanted to call them.

The only warning with this, however, is when you do it your software WILL say you have left shared folders and deleted things. Ignore it. Give it time and it will say you've rejoined and sort itself out.

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I am intuitively challenged. Can anyone point me to any good tutorials on youtube or elsewhere where such appear

dcanedo

Thanks. I think I will try some other Dropbox-like site. This is a bit too complicated and time consuming for me. Thanks anyway. Regards, DC

jordanbrownmusi

Does this mean that if I organize my folders on the "finder" window in my mac that it will sync up and reflect that on my online browser dropbox? Or do i have to do it in both places?

Daphne

Hey there @jordanbrownmusi,

Any changes that you make to your files and folders in your desktop Dropbox folder will sync to the website (and vice versa) so you only need to make this change in one place.

I would only add that the changes will need to sync, so you might not see the changes reflected immediately. You'll be able to see the progress by checking the syncing status of the desktop app, once it's "up to date" you'll be good to go!

I hope that clarifies the matter, let me know if you have any other questions!