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Computer Software, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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So simple, but very power for organization and task coordination

Reviewed 2 years ago

Paper is, for my team, the ideal replacement for hardcopy notes and simple assignments. Too many alternatives try doing too much in a small window of use. Dropbox Paper keeps you connected, on the same page, and mobile when need be.

Pros

The most powerful feature for us (working in software) has been the simplistic yet powerful markup and shortcuts system. The formatting is so easy to use but also isn't restricted to one method, allowing more mouse-centric or keyboard-oriented users flexability.

Cons

I wouldn't mind seeing a dedicated desktop application in addition to the browser interface. Even if it was just a PWA, it would keep users from being so married to more tabs in their web browser.

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Arlene G.

Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Storing and sharing of files in Dropbox

Reviewed 3 years ago

Designing a simpler approach to keep files in sync was part of making work better for individuals. Today, it entails creating solutions that decrease busywork so you may concentrate on the important tasks. The majority of productivity tools obstruct your progress. They ding, distract, and disturb the flow of your team, so you spend your days hopping between apps and tracking down feedback. It's a waste of time, not the important stuff. This is something we want to fix. I believe that there is a better way to work. Dropbox makes it easier for people to stay organized, stay focused, and communicate with their teams.

Pros

Dropbox's key benefit is that it is absolutely free. There are no hidden fees or extra expenses after you begin using the service. When you sign up for a Dropbox account, you get two gigabytes (GB) of storage space for free. This is a generous amount of storage. There are, however, ways to expand your area without spending a dime. Sending Dropbox fan mail, connecting your Dropbox to social media, and urging family, friends, and other individuals to join Dropbox are all examples of these ways. Dropbox allows you to share files. All you have to do is place the files in a folder that is designated for sharing with certain users or the general public to do this. Dropbox is also an excellent platform for storing and backing up data. This implies that if your computer or smartphone fails or is lost, you can simply access all of the files stored on it using Dropbox. This will save you a lot of time and effort.

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The security of the files is one of the tool's drawbacks. Dropbox's security has been called into question. There have been a number of instances of servers being hacked and data being stolen. As a result, any sensitive information stored on Dropbox should be kept safe. The encryption used to protect user data on Dropbox is currently only known by the developers. Users are not permitted to encrypt their information before uploading it to Dropbox.

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Aleksandra S.

Arts and Crafts, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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Minimalism and Speed

Reviewed 5 years ago

Dropbox Paper works great in browser and on Android, allowing on accessing my notes on the go. Issues I had with its compatibility were resolved after I reported them, which made me more keen on using it as the developer team was ready to listen to issues. Despite some organization issues, it is a versatile app that streamlines the process of note-taking and makes it a hassle-free experience no matter the project type or industry.

Pros

Dropbox Paper is fast and clean markdown editor, which allows anyone to create notes on the go. Its formatting of the language is beautifully done, providing minimalist and responsive environment free from distractions or unnecessary features. The editor performs well even with hundreds of images and the formatting changes are instant. There's no limit on amount of notes or their length, taking away the worry of running out of space mid-session.

Cons

Organization of the notes lacks everything that editor has. The default view of folders is rather unappealing and the slow to adjust UI can be rather confusing, often resulting in creation of many empty documents instead of opening an exiting one. Folders are displayed as a list as opposed to a nesting tree seen in many other note-taking applications, and there is no way to set a categories for folders or color-code them for easy access. A dark mode for the app and browser version would make it a lot easier to use for those with nightly creativity surge.

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Alan P.

Financial Services, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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It is the best tool or platform for creating documents.

Reviewed a year ago

I'm making folders to organize my documents and make them available from any device, and it also allows me to work with others. Any file we work on is automatically saved, so there is never a problem with data loss. Instead of overwriting it, Dropbox creates another version for changes we make to documents, allowing us to seamlessly revert any written changes by going to a previous version of the document, which is useful when writing code and running into errors while expanding it. It solves our problem of finding a location to store all of our information; it's simple to organize and generate documents; and I enjoy making folders.

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Dropbox Paper is a simple and easy platform for producing papers and communicating with others; it takes little to no time to set up documents, and users have the option to personalize documents to meet their own needs. You may import material from other websites, such as photographs, movies, and GIFs. It is a comprehensive collaboration tool, and one of the finest features is list generation; you may have to-do lists, bulleted lists, numbered lists, and so on.

Cons

The UI may be difficult to use, and it's not always straightforward to discover the functions I require. Furthermore, the Dropbox role does not always function properly with other apps, so I have to troubleshoot a few times.

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Habibah M.

Telecommunications, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Edit online document with ease.

Reviewed 3 years ago

I work on an IT team, and I've started using Dropbox Paper's to-do list features to create my information technology plans. However, I am hoping it had a daily calendar alternative! Overall, it's a valuable method for managing projects when working with others.

Pros

I believe Dropbox Paper is a relatively new feature. It has a fantastic general layout that allows you to create tables, describe the text, create a to-do list, tag people, and create a timeline. You may emphasize text or leave a note directly in the paper, making it simple to keep track of progress and make decisions.

Cons

I hope the to-do list could place the dates in sequential sequence and attach them to the calendar automatically. The choice is currently available, but it is entirely manual. Plus, for color coding, I need more highlight color choices so it i can distinguished between the notes or the editing that has added to the document.

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Shivani S.

Biotechnology, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend7/10

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Good for collaborating on projects

Reviewed 7 months ago

I use Dropbox paper with projects at their nascent stage but for more involved steps in the later steps of a project, I use other tools that allow a wider set of app integrations.

Pros

Dropbox paper is very useful when starting out with a project and the initial steps including: -Setting milestones -Assigning tasks to team members

Cons

More sophisticated project needs like modifying it in any way and notifying the members each time is not as efficient. Also, everyone on the team needs to have access to dropbox paper to use most of the features.

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Laura T.

Market Research, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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Has a lot of potential!

Reviewed 5 years ago

I work on a marketing team and I have started building my marketing plans directly in Paper for the to-do list functionality. I wish it had a regular calendar option though! Overall, it is a useful tool that is helpful for project management when collaborating.

Pros

I think the Dropbox Paper feature is fairly new. It has a great general layout where you have the ability to create tables, explain the document, make a to-do list and tag people plus make a timeline. You can highlight text or leave comments directly in the document which makes tracking progress and decisions super easy.

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I really wish the to-do list had a capability to automotically put the dates in chronological order and add them to the timeline. Right now the option is there, but it is all manual. Plus, I could use more highlight color options for color coding!

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Javier A.

Computer Software, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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Great tool for writing and sharing

Reviewed 5 years ago

I love this tool. I write practically all my text with it.

Pros

Paper is a incredibly well polished cloud based wysiwyg markdown editor and along with Medium has set the standard for these. It includes some handy features like tables and to-do lists It comes directly with your Dropbox account. It also has very easy sharing. But above all its minimalistic interface helps you focus on writing and removes most distractions.

Cons

Since it is markdown based, it lacks but the most basic formatting options. So if you want more visual adjustments or advanced word processing features, you won't find them in paper

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Justin W.

Marketing and Advertising, self-employed

Used weekly for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend6/10

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What is this for?

Reviewed a year ago

Great product for teams that are based in Dropbox. But if you're a lone-ranger in Dropbox and your team is in Google Workspace, you'll find it challenging to actually leverage either system for all of their benefits.

Pros

I like the ease of use. The command button, the keyboard shortcuts, and the fact that it was integrated in my file system worked great.

Cons

When I used Dropbox Paper, task management didn't feel like the purpose of the platform. It seemed like it wanted to give me an alternative to Google Docs. And, it sort of does, but largely didn't. I still needed to interact with my email which was in Gmail so I couldn't truly escape the Gmail ecosystem.

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Education Management, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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Dropbox still needs Improvement

Reviewed 2 years ago

as a new manager in this company (school) I have introduced Dropbox to improve the way all work processes and to track all the different operations tasks and projects. so it solved so many problems related to managing and tracking projects and it yielded good results

Pros

Dropbox has been round for quite sometime. it has many advantages:Apps available for practically every operating systemFlexible array of collaborative toolsSolid offerings for premium subscribersDigital signatures enabledSuperb app integrationAutomatic file backup and synchronizationOffline functionalityit is still one of the best apps out there

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however it needs some improvementsPoor storage limits for free usersComparatively expensive paid subscriptionsSecurity weaknessesLimited search functionif these elements were improved, the app will be the best in the market

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Education Management, 501-1,000 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Dropbox Paper hits the sweet spot of simplicity and functionality

Reviewed 5 years ago

I use paper for meeting notes, work-night checklists, documentation (it wiki), project tracking... and various similar features with my family with the personal account.

Pros

I love the simplicity of the tasklists with due dates and assigned users. We use this tool for so many things, and its just what we need and nothing we don't in each case. (shout out to the sorting features: ctrl+arrow)

Cons

Oh geez. I can't even. I'm trying to think of any time I've been frustrated or disappointed... nothing comes to mind. I think once the auto-renaming of URLs based on the title flaked out for a bit and make links not work right. Self-corrected.

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Joseph Clogene F.

Internet, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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"Dropbox Paper: a task management solution for simple projects and small teams

Reviewed 2 years ago

My overall experience using Dropbox Paper was very positive. I found the user interface to be intuitive and easy to navigate, which allowed me to get started quickly without the need for extensive training. In addition, I found the real-time collaboration feature very useful for working with other team members, as it allowed us to work on the same document simultaneously and avoid versioning issues.

Pros

Real-time collaboration: Dropbox Paper allows multiple people to work on a document at the same time, in real time. This means that everyone can see the changes made to the document in real time, making collaboration easier.

Cons

Storage limitations: Dropbox Paper offers limited storage space, which can be a problem if you work with many large files. In this case, you may have to pay for additional storage space.

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Media Production, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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A better version of Google Docs

Reviewed 5 years ago

It helps when we have a larger story to work on or project, allowing editors to look in on work and make changes, even though we're not in the same room (or the same building).

Pros

Easy to use, perfect for groups working on projects. Not only can you share documents, but you also can get updates from different group members. In some ways, it's like a mix of Google Docs and Stack.

Cons

Nothing really. It's works well, both on wifi and using data on phones and laptops. It doesn't take long to train an employee to use it successfully.

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Kaitlyn V.

Apparel & Fashion, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend6/10

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Pairs well with Dropbox Business

Reviewed 2 years ago

Dropbox paper worked well when we primarily used Dropbox Business for cloud storage. I saved time by not having to leave Dropbox while I was working.

Pros

Dropbox paper is free with your Dropbox account and the two work great together. Paper files don't use a lot of storage space. The documents don't cut off or split. Easy access, easy sharing, and smart sync are amazing pros. I was surprised that occasionally little creative or motivational messages will pop up. Allowing teams to work on documents together and add comments makes Dropbox paper great for teams.

Cons

If you don't want to use Dropbox or decide you no longer want to use it, you won't be able to access Dropbox paper. To access your documents offline you'll need to download them.. It's a simple setup but I didn't think it was very intuitive. It's just not as powerful or robust as the others out there, period.

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Mwangi J.

Information Technology and Services, 1-10 employees

Used weekly for less than 6 months

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Versatile real-time collaboration tool

Reviewed a year ago

We use Dropbox paper when we need input from different team members working from home. We can share a task and work from the same platform to achieve a common goal. Dropbox Paper has a simple user interface so everyone gets started in the right direction. Everyone can see what is happening on the paper regardless of their location. However, internet connection problems stops everything. I also think it is relatively expensive.

Pros

Dropbox paper allows team members to complete tasks from different locations. It stands out because everyone can perform a task which will reflect immediately on the platform. You can add text, files, or images required to complete a task. You can use files stored in your PC or Dropbox and it will reflect almost instantly especially if you have a reliable internet connection. It allows users to comment, share opinion, or leave feedback minimizing the need to hold online meetings, call, or send emails to each other.

Cons

If you lose internet connection sometimes it takes time to start responding. I usually have to reload it to enjoy real-time activities. It has limited formatting features but offers better collaboration functions. The pricing could hinder potential clients.

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Shenali V.

E-Learning, 10,001+ employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Dropbox Paper Review

Reviewed 4 years ago

Overall, Paper is great as a group work software. It's generally okay and has a easy to use interface. It would be great if tiny facts like presentation handling were further improved. Training an employee or student to use it does not require a lot of effort, so that benefit makes it stand out from the rest of the type.

Pros

Dropbox Paper is more of a unique software. It is quite easy to handle and is an excellent program for group work. The greatest feature I see is the ability to use many media types along with it compared to other programs of the same type. It's ease of creating tasks and assigning them are overwhelming.

Cons

There are not many drawbacks when it comes to Dropbox paper, except for the fact that it does not include a spellchecker which is quite annoying sometimes. If this one feature was included I think Paper would be a more popular program in the business world.

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Andrea V.

Design, self-employed

Used daily for less than 6 months

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Excelente gestor de tareas

Reviewed a year ago

Mi experiencia ha sido muy buena, me gusta la manera en la que está organizada la interfaz de usuario, es bastante amigable por lo que la adaptación al software ha sido muy rápida. Me ha ayudado a organizar mis actividades pendientes y creo que es uno de los mejores gestores de tareas que existe

Pros

Lo que más me gusta es la forma en la que puedo organizar mis documentos, me permite una mejor gestión de ellos, puedo agregar archivos de video, enlaces de otros sitios, puedo crear tablas y líneas de tiempo. Puedo crear listas de tareas, agregar comentarios, etc. La verdad es que tiene funciones muy útiles que lo diferencian del resto de gestores de tareas del mercado.

Cons

Hasta ahora no tengo quejas, aunque tengo poco tiempo usándolo, pero realmente me ha sorprendido.

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Marketing and Advertising, 501-1,000 employees

Used other for 2+ years

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Simple, sometimes too much

Reviewed 4 years ago

I was using Paper in the previous company, and I remember that I liked it as long as I was able to find what I was looking for.

Pros

I liked the easiness of using the app. It's really simple to create a document, edit it, and even share it within the organization. It has a quite dynamic development.

Cons

Files organization and search. Unless you are the master of structures, you may find it hard to find a document among hundreds of others. What's more, it's sometimes hard to tell what Paper is really for: it's not exactly a good replacement for Google Docs, neither as for documentation tools like Confluence or Notion. The simplicity has its price.

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İbrahim A.

Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 6-12 months

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Great Paper Dropbox

Reviewed 2 years ago
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I was amazed by the ability to export and embed code fragments into Markdown. I already had a dropbox account, which causes me to save my little notes in it. the interface is awesome. I recommend it to those who use many different os during the day, those who already store their files in dropbox.

Cons

Desktop application is still not offered to business users. That's the only problem.

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Bram E.

Computer Software, 201-500 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Superb note-taking tool

Reviewed 5 years ago

I've used Paper as a personal and professional note-taking app for the past few years. I see it as mainly a competitor to Evernote and Confluence, however it is superior to both in my opinion. The collaboration tools are excellent and the 'to-do' list is sufficiently powerful for the majority of use-cases. For myself, the best features are the fact that it uses normal markdown syntax and supports latex equations. All you need is a web-browser to use it and the mobile app is very solid. The app is simple, but it makes excellent design choices and as a result, anyone can use it immediately. Low barrier-to-entry and simplicity are exactly what I want from a note-taking/collaboration tool, so I would highly recommend it. It's not a replacement for a word processor, nor does it intend to be.

Pros

Simplicity, markdown syntax, latex markup, web content embedding, cross-platform

Cons

I would like footnotes and references. Performance stutters with very large documents.

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Djakaridja TN C.

Internet, 11-50 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend8/10

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Parfait pour la creatoin de document

Reviewed 2 years ago
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Drop box est un excellent produit, Avec tous les choix qui s'offrent à vous, vous pouvez réaliser de jolis documents esthétiques !

Cons

Parfois, il ne répond plus et le téléchargement prend beaucoup de temps. A part ça, je l'ai trouvé parfait.

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Roger E.

Primary/Secondary Education, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for 1-2 years

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Gestión de proyecto con DropBox Paper

Reviewed a year ago

Me ha gustado la comunicación entre pares a través de la aplicación y la forma de generar una continuidad de un proyecto a través de fases y etapas.

Pros

Me gusta contar con una aplicación en el celular para verificar los procesos de un proyecto y para buscar el avance necesario, por eso me ha parecido una aplicación fácil de usar y muy cómoda.

Cons

Debes enfocarte muy bien proyecto a proyecto debido a que es un gestor pero cuando cuentas con varios proyectos, debes mantener una organización paso a paso para no mezclar los objetivos.

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Jayson L.

Nonprofit Organization Management, 51-200 employees

Used daily for 1-2 years

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  • Likelihood to recommend10/10

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Dropbox Paper Review

Reviewed 10 months ago

I've been using Dropbox Paper for a few years now and am really impressed with how easy it is to use. I can create documents, share them with my team, and collaborate in real time. It's great for both personal and professional projects. The design of the app is intuitive and the layout makes it easy to find what I need. I also really appreciate the ability to access my documents from any device, and the integration with other Dropbox tools is a huge plus. Overall, Dropbox Paper is an amazing tool and I highly recommend it!

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We are very impressed with how easy it is to use.

Cons

It is not always easy to format documents within the app, with limited options for styling text and images.

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Hans Henning G.

Financial Services, 1-10 employees

Used daily for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend9/10

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Um Texte, Beschreibungen und Dokumente mit mehreren Projektpartner zu bearbeiten ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Reviewed 2 years ago

Hilfreiches Tool das ich im Alltag nicht mehr missen möchte. Besonders die Zugrifffunktion über die App auf dem Mac ist sehr komfortable.

Pros

Texte, Beschreibungen oder Dokumente zu erstellen an denen ich nicht nur alleine arbeite. Hierfür ist Paper einer der besten Apps, die ich in diesem Bereich kenne. Viel einfacher und praktikabler als bspw. Word, weil die keine Dokumente hin und her geschickt werden müssen.

Cons

Die Formatierungsoptionen sind nicht besonders üppig. Dies ist wirklich ein Nachteil für mich. Ich habe das so gelöst, dass ich das Dokument nach Fertigstellung downloade und erst dann endgültig formatiere.

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Bobbi N.

Information Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

Used monthly for 2+ years

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  • Likelihood to recommend5/10

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A product without a clear purpose

Reviewed 2 years ago
Pros

I've mostly used Dropbox Paper for document storage and some collaboration in the past and it's been fine. We still keep some of our documents here and it's reasonably easy to file and organise these documents.

Cons

I feel that I've never fully understood the unique purpose of Dropbox Paper and so probably haven't made the most of it. It seems to me that it's superceded by other tools that are more successful and therefore I haven't had a good reason to use it more extensively. We use the Google suite, Notion and Linear more extensively for the features that Dropbox Paper offers.