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keanberg100
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

How can I delete a shared file from my Dropbox?

There is a shared file that I downloaded that I want to delete but I'm not the owner of the file and I can't figure out how to delete it.  This is what it looks like when i select all the items to delete.  the "delete" button does not work  

 

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    LSchnapf
    New member | Level 2
    2 years ago

    i have same problem. The folder that was shared with me shows up on my dropbox folder on my computer but not when i log into dropbox online. so i am unable to delete the folder. 

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