No, it doesn't sound right. The box is just a box. It's either full or it isn't. It isn't different states for different people at the same time. If you remove things from it, it will no longer be full.TSN79 said:I read somewhere that it matters if I "own" the shared folder or not. If I don't, then all I do is delete my copy of the file. But if I do then I'll delete it for everybody. Does that sound right?
Yes, you are right. According to Dropbox,TSN79 said:I read somewhere that it matters if I "own" the shared folder or not. If I don't, then all I do is delete my copy of the file. But if I do then I'll delete it for everybody. Does that sound right?
What happens when I delete a shared folder?
If you delete a file from a shared folder, any member of the folder can restore the file.
If you own the shared folder:
If you don’t own the shared folder:
- After you permanently delete it, the folder is deleted from the Dropbox accounts of all members and their access is permanently removed
- If you want to leave members with a copy of the folder, you can just unshare it instead
- Permanently deleting it removes the folder from your Dropbox account
- All other members of the folder still have access
To free up space in Dropbox, you can start by deleting any files or folders that you no longer need. You can also try compressing large files or using selective sync to only sync specific folders to your computer. Additionally, you can purchase a Dropbox subscription with more storage space.
Yes, you can use selective sync to choose which folders are synced to your computer. This allows you to delete files from Dropbox without deleting them from your computer.
No, when you free up space in Dropbox by deleting files, they will be moved to the "Deleted Files" folder. You can recover these files within 30 days if needed.
You can check your Dropbox storage space by going to your account settings. You can also view how much space each file or folder is using by hovering over it in your Dropbox folder on your computer.
Unfortunately, there is no way to increase your Dropbox storage space for free. However, you can purchase a subscription with more storage space if needed. You can also earn extra storage space by completing certain tasks or referring friends to sign up for Dropbox.