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hspindel's avatar
hspindel
Explorer | Level 3
7 days ago

Allow better control of files shared to you

Files shared to me take up space in my Dropbox.  I cannot delete individual files, just unsubscribe from the folder.  My Dropbox is now completely full of files shared to me.  I do not want to unsubscribe from the folder, just delete some shared files to make space.

Alternatively, it has been suggested that the sender share files to me with a view only designation.  This is unworkable as the recipient has no control over what the sender does.  So if view only is the solution, then the recipient needs to be able to designation folders as view only, not just the sender.

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  • Rich's avatar
    Rich
    Icon for Super User II rankSuper User II
    7 days ago
    hspindel wrote:

    So if view only is the solution, then the recipient needs to be able to designation folders as view only, not just the sender.

    That specific case wouldn't be possible. Inviting someone to a shared folder is a different process from sending them a view-only shared link. The sender needs to decide which sharing method they want to use; shared folder or shared link.

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    6 days ago

    Hey hspindel - thanks for the feedback on this.

    I've noted it down in our system and you can let us know if you have anything else to add! 

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