

Even with Paper, Dropbox has a clean and tidy interface of folders on the left, and an ever-present Create button above the search box. In a recent update, you can now see your most recent files first, making the whole experience of cloud storage more intuitive. One thing where Dropbox has always been excellent is organizing your files. Clean and minimal with editing options available only when you right-click or hit the “ +” symbol. The entire interface feels quite a bit like Medium.


There aren’t as many editing options available on Paper yet, but there are still a few like Headings (H1, H2), Lists (bullet or numerical), Insert Tables and Images and even one to Insert Code. It’s not similar to creating an actual Word document, like in Google Docs.

Above all, you can link your Dropbox files and documents just as easily as you would add a checkbox or bullet list.Please Note: At the time of writing, Paper is a web-only feature and is not included in the iOS or Android app.īasically creating a ‘doc’ in Dropbox Paper is similar to creating a quick note with proper formatting and additional options. Put pen to paperIn addition to all of the above features, Dropbox Paper allows you to easily integrate with third-party apps, which extends the reach of the tool to several degrees. Then select your format and the download will start in a few seconds. To export, select the document from the home page and press the Export button, as shown in the screenshot below. That's especially helpful if you have some documents to send to clients or business partners who don't have access to Dropbox Paper on your team. Great, right!ĭropbox also allows you to export your documents in PDF, Word, or markup formats. The smart thing to do is select the text you want to link to, press Ctrl + K, and then add the link. But it's cumbersome to click on it and then add the link every time you have to add a link. Link like a ninja Yes, I know there is a useful icon besides Invite that allows you to add external links. The good news is that once you've integrated your calendar, all your upcoming meetings will show up on the Paper home page.ġ0. Select the calendar of your choice, and once setup is complete, add the meeting date and notes. To do that, click on the document name and you will see a small gray message to link a calendar event. Last but not least, you can integrate Paper with Google Calendar (or MS Outlook).
