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QC35black
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5 years ago
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What do the different sync icons mean?

Hi there, there are two types of green check marks, outlined and solid. What is the difference? Thanks!

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    5 years ago

    Hi QC35black, thanks for messaging today!

     

    It sounds like you might be on a paid plan that uses Smart Sync. If the tick is solid, the it means the file or folder is synced and 'local' on the machine.

     

    The green outline is only for folders on your machine that have some files inside it which are local and online-only using Smart Sync.

     

    You can check out this article for more details.

     

    Hope this helps!

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    Jay
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    5 years ago

    Hi QC35black, thanks for messaging today!

     

    It sounds like you might be on a paid plan that uses Smart Sync. If the tick is solid, the it means the file or folder is synced and 'local' on the machine.

     

    The green outline is only for folders on your machine that have some files inside it which are local and online-only using Smart Sync.

     

    You can check out this article for more details.

     

    Hope this helps!

  • QC35black's avatar
    QC35black
    New member | Level 2
    5 years ago

    Thank you Jay,
    that was very helpful.

    You have a great day.

    -jo

     

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    5 years ago

    You too, QC35black!

     

    Enjoy the remainder of your week!

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