Win/Mac Dropbox/File Compatibility

[Fu-Manchu]

Hi,
quick question: I have a Windows 7 Desktop PC with Dropbox running and keeping my Word (doc/docx) files on it.
Is it possible to set up Dropbox on a Macbook and have both systems synchronized? Or should I expect file compatibility even if I work with Mac Office?
Example: I have a .docx file on my PC, writing on a thesis, saving it on the Dropbox.
Then I take my Macbook with me, synchronize the Dropbox folder/file and continue writing on the .docx file without a hassle. Is that possible? Cheers

 

[MacDawg]

Yep, works like a charm

 

[GGJstudios]

Hi,
quick question: I have a Windows 7 Desktop PC with Dropbox running and keeping my Word (doc/docx) files on it.
Is it possible to set up Dropbox on a Macbook and have both systems synchronized? Or should I expect file compatibility even if I work with Mac Office?
Example: I have a .docx file on my PC, writing on a thesis, saving it on the Dropbox.
Then I take my Macbook with me, synchronize the Dropbox folder/file and continue writing on the .docx file without a hassle. Is that possible? Cheers

Yes, you can share files and keep folders in sync between Windows and OS X via Dropbox. Yes, you can work on .docx files with MS Office on both Windows and OS X. It's not a problem at all. You may want to ensure that you have the same fonts installed on Windows and OS X.

 

[Fu-Manchu]

Sweet. Thanks guys!

 

[DotCom2]

How is this done?
Sorry, I don't have a Mac but am thinking of getting one after being a long time PC USER.
I also have a dropbox acct.
Would I need a copy of Microsoft office on the PC side and then also have a office for Mac edition on the Mac in order to do what the OP wants to do?

 

[S.B.G]

How is this done?
Sorry, I don't have a Mac but am thinking of getting one after being a long time PC USER.
I also have a dropbox acct.
Would I need a copy of Microsoft office on the PC side and then also have a office for Mac edition on the Mac in order to do what the OP wants to do?

Yes, you will need MS Office on for Mac, or a compatible software suite, in order to open and work on your MS Office documents that you have on your Windows machine.

 

[DotCom2]

Yes, you will need MS Office on for Mac, or a compatible software suite, in order to open and work on your MS Office documents that you have on your Windows machine.

Thank you!