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BConnell10
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4 years ago
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Deleting a Folder or File ..... from DropBox

After confirming that I wished to DELETE a file from DropBox before ADDING an updated file>>>>   DropBox asked if I wanted the File to be Deleted from EVERYWHERE.   Not sure what the question mea...
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    Mark
    4 years ago

    Hi BConnell10 

    It means it will delete from all Dropbox connected files/folders. So, if that folder is in Dropbox on any device it will be removed. If it isnt then it wont 🙂

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Mark
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4 years ago

Hi BConnell10 

It means it will delete from all Dropbox connected files/folders. So, if that folder is in Dropbox on any device it will be removed. If it isnt then it wont 🙂

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BConnell10
New member | Level 2
4 years ago

Great Answer! Thanks.  NEW MEMBER to DropBox.

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