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Hanton
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago
Solved

Delete empty folders

I have deleted all files in alle folders, because I wanted tot cleanup mybdropbox complete. I noe see only the folders, but no way to delete these folders, how van I get them out of my Dropbox ,?  
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    4 years ago
    Hi Hanton, instead of that location, try clicking 'All files' above that folder, then selecting the folder on the right to get the option to delete the folder.
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Hanton
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago
Hallo Megan, I followed the steps, nut I could not find the tab delete, for the files in the folder, no problem, nut for the folders, there is no "delete" under the "...".
I am using the web version, is it better tot user the app on a tablet ?
Regards Anton
Megan's avatar
Megan
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4 years ago
Hi Hanton, thanks for the speedy reply! 

If you have issue with the website, you can always try the desktop app. 

Also, can you send us a screenshot, of what you see on your end when trying to delete your folders, please? 

That'll help us get a better visual!
  • Hanton's avatar
    Hanton
    Explorer | Level 3
    4 years ago
    Hallo Megan, thanks for the quick response, I have made a picture, nut how to post it ? I can also try the desktop app, is that the same as the tablet app ?
    Regards, Anton
    • Hanton's avatar
      Hanton
      Explorer | Level 3
      4 years ago
      I have tried the app, but not possible, I am already using Dropbox on three platforms, not allowed one more, do I have to remover Dropbox front alle other computers ?
      • Hannah's avatar
        Hannah
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        4 years ago
        Hey Hanton, sorry to jump in here.

        A screenshot of what you see would definitely help us figure this out.

        As long as you're replying here from a computer, once you click on the reply button, you will be able to see a button to attach a picture.
    • Hanton's avatar
      Hanton
      Explorer | Level 3
      4 years ago

      Here is the picture:

      • Jay's avatar
        Jay
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        4 years ago
        Hi Hanton, instead of that location, try clicking 'All files' above that folder, then selecting the folder on the right to get the option to delete the folder.

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