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Jacer
6 months agoExplorer | Level 4
How to calculate folder size of a "root" folder on the website
In the left-most pane I have "All Files" selected. Below that is a list of what I describe as "root folders" on Dropbox.
How do I determine the size of a root folder?
I understand that if it con...
OfficeInCT
Collaborator | Level 9
How do I determine the size of that folder and its contents?
I looked this up recently and pretty sure it ended at Dropbox had taken that functionality away.
Здравко
6 months agoLegendary | Level 20
OfficeInCT wrote:... pretty sure it ended at Dropbox had taken that functionality away.
Hi OfficeInCT,
Dropbox cannot take away something never existed. It's impossible to determine root folder size and has never been possible. 🤷
I'm not sure what Dropbox staff is trying to explain actually - probably they cannot understand the question. 😂
By the way such information may be seen on account plan page. There can be seen how much is engaged and that's what root folder keeps (don't forget to exclude possible backups). 😉
Good luck.
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