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Dilsh1
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2 years ago
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Unable to view folder size on web browser using a Mac

Hi there. I am unable to view folder size on web browser using macOS Majave. I can view file size only. Any help would be appreciated.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    2 years ago

    Hi Christian E.9, you need to click on the ellipsis to the right of the folder to get that option to calculate the size, like in the below image.

     

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  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Hey Dilsh1, thanks for bringing this to our attention.

     

    Can you confirm that you're following these steps and you're still not seeing the "calculate size" option for your folders?

     

    If so, can you try from a different browser or a private browsing window, to see if that helps?

     

    Keep me posted.

  • Christian E.9's avatar
    Christian E.9
    Collaborator | Level 9
    2 years ago

    Hanna, I have the same issue and have followed the steps. I have also tried using different browsers and InPrivate/Incognito modes. No luck. The 'Calculate Size' just doesn't appear.

     

    I'm on Macbook Air M1, MacOS 14.0 (23A344)


    Browsers used:

    • Microsoft Edge 120.0.2210.91 (Official build) (arm64)
    • Safari 17.0 (19616.1.27.211.1)
  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
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    2 years ago

    Thanks for letting us know, Christian E.9.

     

    Can you send me a screenshot of the options you see, so I can have a visual as well?

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    Hi Christian E.9, you need to click on the ellipsis to the right of the folder to get that option to calculate the size, like in the below image.

     

  • Christian E.9's avatar
    Christian E.9
    Collaborator | Level 9
    2 years ago

    Jay, lol - I was sure I had already tried that, but you're obviously right. The option is available when using those three ellipsis.

  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    2 years ago

    No worries, glad to have helped out!

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