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Federico773
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Can I delete files from recent files history?

Good morning. How do I delete videos from my recent file history that I have opened but haven't saved to my Dropbox? They are files that I received, I just opened them with Dropbox, I see them amon...
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retexan599's avatar
retexan599
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

I am seeing these unwanted files in the web based dropbox site.  Here is a picture: 

The two that I can't see how to delete are these two: 

Right clicking either of them does not give me the menu to delete.  

 

They only show up when clicking on 'Recents', they are not visible when Recents is not clicked.  Any help appreciated.   

Nancy's avatar
Nancy
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2 years ago

retexan599, if you hover over these files, do you see a button with 3 dots on their far right side? Do you see the “Delete” option, if you click there instead?

 

If not, what do you see in general, if you unselect the "Recents" option? Feel free to send a screenshot of it.

  • retexan599's avatar
    retexan599
    Explorer | Level 3
    2 years ago

    When I hover over the file, I do see the three dots on the far right side.  When I click on the three dots, I do not see the "Delete" option.  What I see is: 

    If I unselect the "Recents" option, I see this: 

     

    The offending files are not present.  

    • Walter's avatar
      Walter
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      2 years ago

      Thanks for the clarifications and the screenshots too retexan599 

       

      It seems that you're referring to files show in your 'Recents' section which cannot be removed.

       

      You can generate additional file activity to push it out of view, if needed.

       

      I hope this helps!

      • retexan599's avatar
        retexan599
        Explorer | Level 3
        2 years ago

        So I will just wait until the unwanted file disappears.  OK, will let that happen. 

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