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Structuring folders

Dropbox is great for storing stuff, but what if you have a lot of stuff? It can be hard to keep track of it all, so that’s where structuring folders can help you stay efficient and more organized.

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Structuring folders saves the day

A cluttered desk makes it that much harder for you to find things. A clear view of what you have and what you’re working with helps you work more effectively. The same applies to Dropbox. The more organized your folder structure is, the easier it’ll be for you to find what you’re looking for.

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Structuring your folders for the shared workspace

Let’s look at how to best structure your Dropbox folders to make collaborating with your team as easy and efficient as possible.

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Knowing your folder types

First, make sure you know how to recognize folder types: unshared (also known as private), shared, and team.