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zwfox
New member | Level 2
3 months ago

What is the quickest way to check if folders are empty?

is there a faster way to check if folders and subfolders are empty 

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  • Jay's avatar
    Jay
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    3 months ago

    Hi zwfox, thanks for posting today!

     

    Currently, there isn't a method to do so on the Dropbox site or app, since all folders show the same icon regardless if they have files in them or not.

     

    If you have any further queries, feel free to message back.

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