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dianefranklin
Explorer | Level 3
3 years ago
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How to move Files to a Folder Outside Dropbox on Mac

I would like to move some files out of Dropbox to another folder on my Mac, outside Dropbox, in order to archive them but also to have them no longer taking up Dropbox space. After searching the help...
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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    3 years ago

    You can definitely do it that way, Diane.

     

    Meaning you can just download the files from the website and then delete them from the account. It will work the same.

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Jay
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2 years ago

Hi Phlurim, could you clarify what exact steps you took to move and delete files from your Dropbox account?

 

In addition, could you attach a screenshot showing the error message you're getting about the files not being found?

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Phlurim
Explorer | Level 4
2 years ago

I'll have to get back to you on that. I have to remember and re-try the steps I did in order to capture the problems, including specific error msg(s) and screenshots.

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    Megan
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    2 years ago

    Sure thing Phlurim!

     

    Take your time, and let me know once you have more info! 

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