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Dropbox Folder Creation and Use

Learn all about Dropbox folder creation, including how to save, sync, create back-ups, and scan or copy files from elsewhere.
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Course: On-Demand
Beginner  Provider Christina Loffredo  5 Lessons ·  23m  in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese Simplified 

Course Description

In these lessons, you will learn how to create folders from the Dropbox website and desktop application. Saving documents and media files to your account has never been easier, with Dropbox’s document and PDF scanner allowing you to save, organize, and share essential files from your smartphone or tablet. You’ll also learn how to use Dropbox Screen Capture as a quick and easy way to capture whatever you want to preserve on your screen.

Dropbox offers several options for folder creation, including singular, shared, and automated, among others. We’ll also cover how Dropbox is great for sharing large files such as high-resolution videos, audio recordings, and anything else exceeding your email attachment size limit. On the mobile side, you’ll learn how Dropbox’s document scanner provides a more secure way to photograph and organize physical documents. 

What You'll Learn

  • Create folders in Dropbox from both the website and the desktop application
  • Scan physical documents using Dropbox's document and PDF scanner
  • Save and organize documents and media files to your Dropbox account
  • Capture screenshots using Dropbox Screen Capture
  • Share large files such as high-resolution videos and audio recordings that exceed email attachment limits
  • Recognize how Dropbox automatically backs up and syncs files across devices and platforms

Key Takeaways

  • Dropbox lets you create folders from both its website and desktop application, with options including singular, shared, and automated folders.
  • Dropbox's document and PDF scanner allows you to save, organize, and share physical documents from a smartphone or tablet.
  • Dropbox Screen Capture provides a quick and easy way to capture what is on your screen.
  • Dropbox is well suited for sharing large files, such as high-resolution videos and audio recordings, that exceed email attachment size limits.
  • Dropbox automatically backs up and syncs files across devices and platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I learn in this course?

You will learn how to create folders from the Dropbox website and desktop application, save documents and media files, scan documents with Dropbox's document and PDF scanner, capture screenshots with Dropbox Screen Capture, and back up and sync files across devices.

What types of folders does Dropbox let you create?

Dropbox offers several options for folder creation, including singular, shared, and automated folders, among others.

Can I use Dropbox to share large files?

Yes. Dropbox is great for sharing large files such as high-resolution videos, audio recordings, and anything else exceeding your email attachment size limit.

How does the mobile document scanner help?

Dropbox's document scanner provides a more secure way to photograph and organize physical documents from your smartphone or tablet.

What topics do the lessons cover?

The lessons cover Creating Folders, Saving Document and Media Files, Scanning Documents with Doc Scanner, Capturing Screen Shots, and Backing Up and Syncing Files.