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What does the "Delete from your Dropbox account and all devices" message mean?
Using the macOS desktop app.
I'm deleting files from Dropbox via Finder like I do in non-Dropbox folders.
Please explain what it's asking simply, I do not understand and do not want to do ...
Thank you for the explanation!
That's how I expect it to act because it is a cloud service so device doesn't matter – it's a cloud, not a per-device or local storage. Just a "portal" to Dropbox servers. So I guess it is just reminding me of what Dropbox is...strange.
- Rich
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it's a cloud, not a per-device or local storage. Just a "portal" to Dropbox servers.
That's not accurate. The Dropbox folder on your computer is an actual folder on your local drive. Anything stored in the folder exists on your local storage, and any changes you make in the folder sync to the local folder on all other devices that are linked to your account.
This is why you receive that message. It's making sure you understand that deleting a file from your local Dropbox folder will delete it from the Dropbox folder on all other devices linked to your account.
Which option to choose to completely delete it everywhere on Dropbox (for me and for anyone else, I don't need the file and don't want it taking up space in my account)
You appear to be deleting a shared folder. Doing so temporarily removes it from your account. It has no effect on any other members. They keep their access. If you want to permanently remove it (again, only from your account) you need to remove your access to the folder.
If you're the owner of the shared folder and you want to remove it for every member, you need to unshare the folder.
