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JMH123
Explorer | Level 3
12 months ago

How can I stop the app from downloading offline files?

I hace requested to have a to large number of files to become available offline. Can I stop the action as I kmow I have not sufficient space on m’y Mac 
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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
    12 months ago

    Hi JMH123, thanks for messaging the Community.

     

    Have you tried marking those files as online-only in order to reverse the previous action?

     

    Keep me updated with any progress!

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Jay
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12 months ago

Hi JMH123, thanks for messaging the Community.

 

Have you tried marking those files as online-only in order to reverse the previous action?

 

Keep me updated with any progress!

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    JMH123
    Explorer | Level 3
    12 months ago

    Easy. Yes ir works. Thanks 

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