Following the recent partnership between Microsoft and Dropbox, a new “edit” feature has been added to Dropbox for mobile which enables mobile Office users to edit and save Microsoft Office documents instantly from any mobile device.
All existing Dropbox and Microsoft Office users can access this facility by simply downloading the latest Dropbox App update and may edit any documents that are already stored in their Dropbox folders.
A decidedly resourceful tool for concluding last-minute documents, the new Version of the App allows users to save changes to documents without even leaving the Microsoft Office app. Any amendments are automatically synced across all devices so that users can access the edited version from anywhere.
Dropbox has also
With this adventurous union, the dynamic duo, aim’s to reward both Microsoft and Dropbox users with increased mobile flexibility and the ability to perform basic editing tasks on the mobile app for free, without acquiring an office 365 subscription (which was previously the case).
Whether you are an existing mobile Microsoft Office user or you would like to be, you can start using this new feature now with step by step instructions outlines below.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Latest version of Dropbox on your devices
- Mobile versions of Office on your mobile device
- A personal Dropbox account or Dropbox for a business account, you are required to have Office 365 Business, Business Premium, ProPlus , E3 or E4
- Editing is available on files saved in Office 2007 or later (.docx; .xlsx; .pptx). Any Older Office files can be opened but will be read-only
INSTRUCTIONS:
If you already have office on your mobile device:
While viewing a Microsoft Office file within the Dropbox mobile app, you’ll see a new edit button that allows you to open your file directly in the appropriate Microsoft Office app for editing.
- Open Word, Excel or PowerPoint on your mobile device
- In your “places” you will see a new location “Dropbox”.
- Click the link for Dropbox to view your Dropbox folders and files.
- Select the Office file you wish to view or edit. The file will open in your current Office app.
- Edit the file as needed. Tap the Back button, and the edited file is automatically saved to your Dropbox
If you don’t have Office on your mobile device and are setting up for the first time:
- Open Office file (Word, Excel or PowerPoint) in Dropbox app on your mobile device.
- Chose the file you wish to edit and then tap the new “edit” icon
on the right hand side of and your Dropbox file. - You will then be directed to App Store on your device to install the Office App .
- Select install to download it to your device.
- After installing the Office App return to the Dropbox App and tap “Next” or alternatively click “edit” again
- You then need to give permission for the app to access your files and folders in Dropbox. To do so chose “Allow”.
- The file will then open in the App and you can begin editing
- Once finished with your file, you simply tap “Back” to save your work and return to Dropbox.
For more information on how to edit your Office files via Dropbox, go to the Dropbox Help Center page Or get in touch with us via the contact form below .
Computerology Blog 