How to sort Dropbox files and folders

You can sort and filter files and folders on dropbox.com by Name, Modified, Who can access, Type, Extension, Size, and Tags. To do so:

  1. Sign in to dropbox.com.
  2. Click All Files on the left side bar or select the specific folder. 
  3. Sort and filter, as you’d like:
    • To sort:
      • Click the column header title to sort Ascending or Descending. An additional arrow will appear for this feature. 
    • To customize columns:
      • Hover over the name of the column. 
      • Click the dropdown arrow.
      • Click the name of the column to select or unselect. 
        • Note: The Name column will always be displayed as the first column.
    • To rearrange columns: 
      • Click and hold the title column name, then drag and drop to a new location. 
    • To resize columns:
      • Hover over the column header.
      • Click the vertical lines that appear to drag and resize the columns horizontally. 
    • To change views:
      • Click the list icon (four horizontal lines) in the upper right corner of your file list. 
      • Choose from Grid, Large grid, List, or Large list views. 
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