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How to share a Dropbox Paper doc

Updated Nov 07, 2025

How to find out which release of Dropbox Paper you’re using

Log in to dropbox.com.
Click New next to the search bar.
Hover over Document.
- If you don’t see Dropbox Paper doc in the list of document types, then you’re using the old release.
- If you do see Dropbox Paper doc in the list of document types, then you’re using the new release.

How to share a Dropbox Paper doc on the new release

If you’re using the new release of Dropbox Paper, your Paper docs can be shared just like regular files in Dropbox, such as sharing through email or sharing through a link.

How to share a Dropbox Paper doc on the old release

Open the Paper doc you want to share.
Click the blue Invite button at the top of the doc.
Type the email address of the person or people you want to share with. You have the option to include a message.
Click Can edit to choose the permissions access you'd like invitees to have:
- Can comment allows others to leave comments on your content.
- Can edit allows others to directly add to, edit, or delete your content, and to invite others to the doc.
Click Send.