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tob145
3 months agoHelpful | Level 5
How to Sync Folder Structure and File Names to the Cloud While Keeping Files Offline
Hi everyone, I’ve just got a new computer, and I’m trying to sync my folder structure and file names to the cloud (Dropbox Family). However, I want to make sure that most of the files stay in the...
- 3 months agoSince they have the cloud icon, that’s good. The “downloading” status can be confusing, but in your scenario (you checked folders in selective sync) it means it is just downloading the metadata needed to create the local folder structure and file placeholders. So you’re good, no need to worry.
Hope this helps,
Andrew (DBoxTips)
DBoxTips
Experienced | Level 11
Since they have the cloud icon, that’s good. The “downloading” status can be confusing, but in your scenario (you checked folders in selective sync) it means it is just downloading the metadata needed to create the local folder structure and file placeholders. So you’re good, no need to worry.
Hope this helps,
Andrew (DBoxTips)
Hope this helps,
Andrew (DBoxTips)
tob145
3 months agoHelpful | Level 5
Thanks a lot.
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