How to share a Dropbox Paper doc

Updated Dec 18, 2024

How to find out which release of Dropbox Paper you’re using How to share a Dropbox Paper doc on the new release How to share a Dropbox Paper doc on the old release

The information in this article applies to all Dropbox users.

There are two different ways you can share Dropbox Paper docs with other people: the Invite button at the top of the doc or by sending a link to the doc.

How to find out which release of Dropbox Paper you’re using

L og in to dropbox.com.
Click Create.
Hover over Document.

If you don’t see Dropbox Paper in the list of document types, then this means that you’re using the old release.

If you do see Dropbox Paper in the list of document types, then you’re using the new 2020 release of Dropbox Paper.

If you’re using the 2020 release of Dropbox Paper, your Paper docs can be shared just like regular files in Dropbox, such as sharing through email or sharing through a link.

Open the Paper doc you want to share.
Click the blue Invite button at the top of the doc.
Type the email address of the person or people you want to share with. You have the option to include a message.
Click Can edit to choose the permissions access you'd like invitees to have:
- Can comment allows others to leave comments on your content.
- Can edit allows others to directly add to, edit, or delete your content, and to invite others to the doc.
Click Send.