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  1. Copy files to Relevant Folders based on Tags or Automation Rules

    We would like to setup Automation rules for folders that would COPY and not MOVE new files to designated folders.

    To take the idea even further, if the COPY could be triggered by a TAG assignment, it would be even better, because some of the files in the affected folder should not be copied, while other should.

    1 vote

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  2. Ability to print as same printing format as original excel file

    A printing format of the Previewed Excel (actual it is converted to pdf from excel) change into horizontal even if original file was vertical.

    2 votes

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  3. Disable downloading of files to those not on an Allow List

    I have files I want hiring managers to see but not download. Give me the option (on files or folders) to allow/disallow downloading. Also, when a person wants to download, have it email me for permission of a one-time download or adding an email address to an Allow list if that person logs into Box.

    1 vote

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  4. Search - Allow searching of shared links to files/folders that you've clicked on

    Be able to conduct searches on shared links that you've clicked on. For example, files that are in a user's Recents but for which they are not a collaborator

    3 votes

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    not planned  ·  0 comments  ·  Web App  ·  Admin →
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  5. auto classification policies/engine to apply scanning of files within a compressed file

    Extend auto classification policies to compressed files (content within the zip) as well and have shield policies be able to enforce rules established for certain classifications. If something inside the unprotected compressed file is detected according to the auto classification policies, apply the same classification to the compressed file so the shield policies are adhered to.

    Without this, shield policies can be bypassed by simply zipping a file that would have triggered shield policy as the scan doesn't currently scan files within the compressed file.

    1 vote

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  6. Ability to configure auto play of movie and audio files

    Allow file owner to configure movie / audio files to auto play, as soon as the preview file is being opened by others. (instead of showing Play button to be clicked)

    2 votes

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  7. Allow RTF files to be opened and edited in MS Word online

    Allow RTF files to be opened and edited in MS Word Online

    1 vote

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  8. Prevent text files from being truncated in Preview Mode

    When working with Box, we gather data which we lock down using the classification tooling within Box. This prevents engineers from downloading sensitive or customer data to their personal workstations or unauthorised areas and is generally very useful.

    However a main use case for us is allowing engineers to read through very verbose (long) log files which our product generates. When a customer provides us with these log files, we cannot always read important information, as box will truncate the view of these long files and inform the user that they should download the file to read it in…

    1 vote

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  9. Syncing bookmarks and Windows shortcuts between Box Drive and online.

    To better organize my personal Box files and share with teams, I've saved my files in the team folder and used a Windows shortcut (in Box Drive) in my personal Box folder to link files/folders elsewhere on Box. Box Drive doesn't sync Window's shortcuts so these links are lost when working online. The workaround online is to use the bookmark function, using file/folder URLs to create shortcuts. It would be great if bookmarks or window's shortcuts synced between online and Box Drive modes. At the moment I'm having to bookmark online and shortcut on Drive to link up files

    126 votes

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  10. Ability for users with viewer privileges to open files in desktop applications

    In BoxWeb, users with viewer privileges have the "Open" button grayed out and cannot deploy files on the desktop.
    However, BoxDrive allows users to open Office files as "read-only" even if they are viewers.

    With BoxDrive, when a file with viewer privileges is opened, it is extracted in the Office application, but with BoxWeb, if you want to view the file using the Office application, you need to download the file, which is time-consuming and cumbersome.
    I would like to see an improvement so that the file can be extracted directly in Office without downloading.
    I would like to see…

    4 votes

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  11. Add support for File name sensitivity

    Box currently doesn’t support the notion of file sensitive file and directory names like Linux does, so backups to Box, for example with rclone, lose similarly named files that only vary in case.

    For example, you can only have File1.txt and file1.txt, but no both in Box.

    In comparison, there’s no such limitation in Google Drive and Linux file systems, for example.

    Please add support for file name sensitivity.

    17 votes

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  12. Ability to lock files from within application once they're open

    Our users would like the ability to lock a file once they have already opened a file in Box Edit/Box Drive/Box for Office.

    They would like the ability to do this within the document without having to navigate back to the webapp or sync to lock the file.

    9 votes

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    not planned  ·  eshi responded

    Box for Office automatically locks a file when it’s being worked on. We don’t currently have plans to do this or Box Edit.

  13. File Request Timestamp

    File request duplicate timestamps:

    When we upload files with same file name via the file request link, time stamp will be automatically added to end of the file name in UTC+0000.

    We would like a way to select the timezone used to add the timestamp (maybe the timezone abbreviation can be specified at the end of the file name timestamp for when other collaborators view it)

    12 votes

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  14. 5 votes

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  15. playback speed controls for audio or video files

    At the moment, the Box Mobile app for iPad doesn’t include playback speed controls for audio or video files, so I suggest to add this function. The web already has this function. It would enhance the audio user playback!

    1 vote

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  16. Add "Expand" Option to See All Files within a Folder as Thumbnails

    In Box Hubs, you can add a folder but only the folder shows as the thumbnail, not all the files within that folder.

    It would be great to have an "Expand" option to allow you to see all of the files within a folder as thumbnails under the folder as well.

    1 vote

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  17. Preview Adobe portfolio files

    It would be really helpful to be able to preview Adobe PDF Portfolios in the Box Web app.

    4 votes

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  18. Ability for users to set sorting preference

    Box is not longer default showing files by file name. This requires resorting of files every time I open a folder, which is hundred of times a day.

    Please enable users to set the default sorting order for folders or restore the prior defaults

    44 votes

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  19. Export Files from Your Box Drive to Local Drive

    Shoviv Box Drive Backup Tool offers a reliable and efficient solution to export files from your Box Drive to your local drive. Whether you're planning data backup, offline access, or cloud-to-local transition, this tool simplifies the process with speed and accuracy. It supports the export of multiple files and folders while preserving the original folder structure and file integrity.

    With its intuitive user interface, users can easily connect their Box account, preview data, and selectively export files based on filters like file type, size, or date. The tool ensures a secure transfer process without data loss or corruption, making it…

    1 vote

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  20. Please remove the feature that hiding files/folders in Box Drive.

    I work at Box's help desk. Since most users aren't fully proficient with Box, hiding files/folders causes confusion.

    1 vote

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