How can I stop an upload?

[kdwpilgrim]

Surely it is possible to cancel an upload in process. Why can't you tell me how to do that?>?>?

[Mark]

We need more info.... on what device?

[kdwpilgrim]

I am uploading directly to the web using my windows computer. I have tried everything I can to find some kind of abort or cancel button. This is not being synced at this time.

[Mark · Accepted solution]

Simply close Dropbox, or, move the files out of the Dropbox folder on your computer.

[hannaH5]

I am having the same issue. Uploading from external drive on Mac laptop. This is a new issue since the new version came out.

There used be an "X" next to file name so I could stop an upload.  

Exiting out of Dropbox isn't a viable option especially if I am atttempting to upload say 12 files at once, and realize I am trying to upload just one incorrect file. Exiting will stop all activity.  Help please:)

[kdwpilgrim]

I eventually had to just close Dropbox. Seems like a ham-handed way to stop an upload. I noted someone else has the same problem. I too had other files in the queue. This method of stopping an upload is similar to doing Ctrl-Alt-Del to turn off your computer...

[Mark]

Hannah - for the website there is no way to stop uploads. The website is designed as a stopgap for when you are not at your computer with dropbox installed.

kdwpilgrim - dont use the website then, use the desktop software as suggested. All you then do is move the files out of the Dropbox folder.
www.dropbox.com/downloading

[kdwpilgrim]

Okay.
Just so you know, I think still it is a flaw that there is no "cancel" option.

[Mark]

Why not feature request a change then?
https://www.dropboxforum.com/t5/Share-an-idea/ct-p/101002000

🙂

[kdwpilgrim]

Thanks for telling me how to request a change! I have just done that.