How to Delete Dropbox Files from Mac?

Delete Files or Folders in Dropbox

Open the Dropbox folder on your computer.
Rightclick the file or folder youd like to delete.
Click Delete Windows or Move to Trash Mac .

Can I Delete Dropbox Files from my Computer?

If you're syncing Dropbox with your Mac or PC, deleting a Dropbox file is no different than deleting any other kind of file. Just open the synced Dropbox folder on your desktop and delete the file you want to eliminate. You may be asked if you want to delete the file "everywhere," or just off your computer.

How do I Remove Files from my Computer but Keep them in Dropbox?

Preferences > Selective Sync > Change Settings and check/ uncheck the files/folders you dont want synced on your computer. Your files will still live in Dropbox but not on your computer.

Does Deleting Dropbox from Mac Delete Files?

When you delete a file from Dropbox, its no longer visible in any of the folders you see in your account. However, the file isnt permanently deleted until after your recovery window : Dropbox Basic, Plus, and Family accounts can recover deleted files for 30 days.

How to Remove Dropbox Files from Mac

Open Finder .
Go to Dropbox folder by selecting it on Finder sidebar.
Ctrlclick the item you want to remove and choose Move to Trash.

How do I Delete Dropbox Files from my Mac?

Open the Dropbox folder on your computer. Right-click the file or folder you'd like to delete. Click Delete (Windows) or Move to Trash (Mac).

Why Can't I Delete Dropbox from my Mac?

Open Activity Monitor search for it with Spotlight and force quit the Dropbox process you can use the searchbox on the right to find it. After that, you can delete the application. Dropbox wont uninstall because some of its extensions are running in the background.