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Hanton
Explorer | Level 3
4 years ago
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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, 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
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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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      Hanton
      Explorer | Level 3
      4 years ago

      Hello Jay, thank you for the reaction, but no idea where to filnd the delete for the folders under Janny Houweling

      • Здравко's avatar
        Здравко
        Legendary | Level 20
        4 years ago

        Hi Hanton,

        You have to get out of the folder you want to remove and try to delete it while it's selected; you shouldn't get back into the same folder. Take a look on following screenshot:

        Here folder 'Test' is equivalent of the one you want to delete. 😉

        Hope this helps.

    • Hanton's avatar
      Hanton
      Explorer | Level 3
      4 years ago
      Hello Jay, I finally foynd out the right wat to do it, do now everybody is happy, thanks to all replayers...
    • monicafoyer's avatar
      monicafoyer
      Explorer | Level 3
      4 years ago

      The problem is this:

       

      When you hover over the folder there is NO WAY to delete the folder. Dropbox can you please help us with this????? Add a delete function would be very helpful 

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