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Jarno R.
2 months agoNew member | Level 1
Folder in "shared" that is not shared
In left-side menu I go to "shared" where I can see all my shared file/folder. In there I see a folder that has not active shared option (link or user). Maybe it had previously, but not today. So whay...
- 2 months ago
Folders always stay shared unless they are actively unshared - but, it is possible that somebody who has shared it previously has actually left the share without unsharing it. Hence you get the menu options you have. If you were owner you'd be allowed to unshare it, however, as you arent you can only remove from Dropbox - which basically takes it out of your Dropbox account and so takes the files out and gives you the space back.
If you want to keep any info from it copy / move those files to your account first and then 'remove from Dropbox'.
Jarno R.
2 months agoNew member | Level 1
Thank you Mark.
So I'm the only one who can access to that folder (and I have edit credentials) but for some reason I'm not the owner, hence I cannot completely unshare it. Ok, I try to duplicate that folder and then delete the orginal one as you suggested.
Anyway, I think Dropbox should improve the information and clarity of the UI. If I'm not the owner of a folder, or I'm not the owner of specific sharing, we should easily know from the UI who is (or was) the owner of sharing.... we seem like cats chasing their tails otherwise.
Thank you again Mark.
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