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Calculate all folder sizes
How do I calculate the size of multiple folders at once?
I'm trying to find the largest folders on my Dropbox, so I can delete them. I'd like to calculate the file size of all folders on my acc...
invisiblehelmet wrote:How do I calculate the size of multiple folders at once?
..., but when I select multiple folders, the "calculate size" option is no longer available.
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Hi invisiblehelmet,
Hm...🤔 strange... I just tried and and it seems working:
After click on "Calculate size" the size of all folder start calculating... and next some time finishes. It calculates folder by folder sequentially, so may take some time if you have lot of files.
Thanks! Your screenshot helped! It appears I had a few files included in my selection of folders and that made the "Calculate size" option go away. Thanks!
There is no menu option for CALCULATE Size.
I've changed browsers.
I've cleared the cache
I've run a browser in troubleshooting mode.
I can not calculate a folder size
OK. Here is the resolution I found:
1. Size needs to be visible in the column headers.
- Clicking on the header will only sort it or have no effect.
- Hovering and waiting for a HAND to appear changes the click functionality of the mouse, allowing you to choose what columns are visible.
2. Now, Calculate Size can be found
- Once Size is visible in the column, select the folder you wish to to know about
- Click on the ellipsis button [...] that is on the right side of that folder's row.
- A menu will appear that now includes Calculate Size
- Jay
Dropbox Staff
Hi ScreamUser1, thanks for the info. The steps to calculate the folder size are available in this article as well, if you need further assistance.
sorry to respond to an older thread, but since it was on the same topic i wanted to see if anyone had any feedback. i noticed the calculate size is no longer available for multiple folders, but is available for individual folders. I opened a ticket with support and was told the multiple folders size is no longer available. i wanted to see if this is truly the case and if so why such a useful feature would be removed. we cant sync all of the folders and use explorer/finder, that isnt a valid workaround.
