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This wikiHow teaches you how to open files stored in your Dropbox when you’re using a Mac or PC.
Steps
Method 1
Method 1 of 3:Using Dropbox.com in a Browser (Window and Mac)
Method 1
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1Navigate to https://www.dropbox.com in a web browser. You can use any web browser on your computer to access your Dropbox.
- If you’re not already signed in to your Dropbox account, click Sign in, then follow the on-screen instructions to do so now.
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2Click Files. It’s on the left side of the Dropbox screen.Advertisement
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3Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to open.
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4Double-click the file. The file will now appear in its default application.Advertisement
Method 2
Method 2 of 3:Using the Dropbox App (Windows)
Method 2
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1Double-click the Dropbox icon. It’s the open box icon made of several diamonds in the taskbar, which is the row of icons next to the clock. You’ll usually find this at the bottom-right corner of the screen.
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2Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to open.
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3Double-click the file. The selected file will display in its default app in Windows.Advertisement
Method 3
Method 3 of 3:Using the Dropbox App (macOS)
Method 3
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1Click the Dropbox icon. It’s in the menu bar near the top-right corner of the screen. It’s the icon that looks like an open box made of diamonds.
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2Click Dropbox Folder. It’s at the top-left corner of the Dropbox menu.[1]
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3Navigate to the folder that contains the file you want to open.
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4Double-click the file. The selected file will open in its default application on your Mac.Advertisement
About This Article
Nicole Levine, MFA
Tech Specialist
This article was written by Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 7,630 times.
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Updated: March 29, 2019
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