Can admins block their users from using Box Edit? You can open, edit, and save a file without ever needing to leave Box – this add-on feature is ideal for content that’s not already synced to your desktop.
You can access files and make edits directly from your desktop, and the updated versions are added to Box where the rest of your team can access them.īox Edit provides the same benefits, but is designed for quick edits when you’re working from the Box web app. How is Box Edit different from Box Sync? Do they overlap at all?īox Sync is designed to keep all your important content updated on your computer’s desktop, even when a colleague uploads a new version. If you don't lock a file, and another collaborator edits this file while you are also editing it, Box Edit creates two copies of the file on Box so you can easily track changes separately and ensure content remains consistent. What happens if a collaborator opens and edits a document I'm editing? This domain points to the local system, and in order for Box Edit to work, communications to this domain must go directly and not through a proxy. Please note that Box Edit also communicates with the local browser using the domain: 127.0.0.1.
#WHAT IS BOX EDIT IN MY STARTUP DOWNLOAD#
Please review the DNS and Proxy configuration article.īox Edit uses the proxy to access Box data and download documents. You may need to allowlist 127.0.0.1 if your proxy is blocking Box Edit. For more information, see Using Box in Virtual Environments. Be sure to use the MSI installer on VM/VDI. Can Box Edit be deployed or used in a virtual environment?īox Edit may work in a virtual environment, but certain limitations are known. However, Box OneCloud partners provide Box Edit-like functionality on mobile devices, such as CloudOn or QuickOffice. Box Edit is not available for mobile devices. Does Box Edit work on mobile browsers?Ĭurrently, Box Edit works only on web browsers and Box Embed. Here are additional frequently asked questions about Box Edit.