Summary
This article provides resources and information about Dropbox folder settings, sharing, and permissions.
Body
Environment
U-M Dropbox
Issue
Information on how folder settings and permissions work in U-M Dropbox.
Resolution
Refer to the Dropbox: Folder Settings and Permissions documentation for more information on how folder settings and permissions work in U-M Dropbox.
Note: The shared folder icon will only display for subfolders if there are additional users shared on the folder beyond the ones whose permissions cascade from the parent folder. Otherwise, the folder icon will be plain, with no image.
Content includes:
- Folder types and their icons
- Folder sharing details
- Shared links and some additional settings
- Link for editing
- Link for viewing
- Subfolder sharing
- Within shared folders
- Within Team Folders
- Team Folders sharing
- Folder permission levels and access
- Covering Owner, Editor (Can edit), and Viewer (Can view) roles
Additional Information
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