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Dropbox Foundations

Familiarize yourself with Dropbox and learn the essentials included in a Basic Plan.
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner  Provider Christina Loffredo  8 chapters ·  28 Lessons ·  1h 38m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified 

Course Description

In this course, you will learn the essentials of a Dropbox Basic plan for computer and mobile devices. Understanding how to use Dropbox begins with knowing what it is, how to get your account set up, and how to access it. From there, you will explore how to create and save files to folders, Dropbox file sharing, and finally, the helpful tool known as Dropbox Paper.

To begin, you will learn how Dropbox got its start as a personal cloud and client software. There are many features in Dropbox, and these lessons will provide the foundation to explore them on your own. We’ll go over how to create, upload, store, and share various documents and media, collaborating with others to enhance productivity, utilizing the Doc Scanner and Screen Capture tools to quickly upload files and media to your account, and understanding the ins and outs of Dropbox Paper for greater efficiency in team communications and meetings.

By the end of this course, you will have a working knowledge of Dropbox and the essential roles it plays in everyday life. 

What You'll Learn

  • Identify what Dropbox is and its practical uses for everyday life
  • Create a Dropbox account and install the desktop and mobile applications
  • Create folders and save documents and media files to your account
  • Share files and receive or request files using desktop, laptop, and mobile devices
  • Use the Doc Scanner and Screen Capture tools to quickly upload files and media
  • Collaborate with team members and run meetings efficiently using Dropbox Paper

Key Takeaways

  • This course covers the essentials of a Dropbox Basic plan for both computer and mobile devices.
  • Dropbox began as a personal cloud and client software, and the course reviews its history and how cloud storage works.
  • Learners explore how to create, upload, store, and share documents and media while collaborating with others to enhance productivity.
  • The Doc Scanner and Screen Capture tools let users quickly upload files and media to their account.
  • Dropbox Paper supports greater efficiency in team communications and meetings, including creating documents, managing tasks, and coordinating with team members.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this course cover?

It covers the essentials of a Dropbox Basic plan for computer and mobile devices, including setting up and accessing an account, creating and saving files to folders, Dropbox file sharing, and the Dropbox Paper tool.

Who is this course for?

It is for anyone wanting a working knowledge of Dropbox and the essential roles it plays in everyday life, starting from understanding what Dropbox is, how to set up an account, and how to access it.

What skills will I gain?

You will learn to create, upload, store, and share documents and media, collaborate with others to enhance productivity, use the Doc Scanner and Screen Capture tools, and understand Dropbox Paper for team communications and meetings.

Will I learn how to set up Dropbox?

Yes. The course explains how to create a Dropbox account and install the desktop and mobile applications, and includes lessons on creating folders and saving document and media files.

Does the course cover sharing and collaboration?

Yes. It covers sharing files using a desktop, laptop, or mobile device, receiving and requesting files from others, collaborating and commenting in files, and coordinating and communicating with team members.