How to Force a File to Download from the Web on Dropbox

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Dropbox is an online file storage service that allows users to upload, share, and access files and folders via mobile and desktop applications as well as a browser-based interface. The service offers free and paid services consisting of varying data and sharing restrictions and provides software applications for Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Android, Windows Phone 7, BlackBerry, iPhone, and iPad. This article will teach you how to force a file to download from the web on Dropbox.

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    This will force the file to automatically download rather than opening the file in your browser.
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