How do you delete documents from iCloud?

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  1. From your iPad or computer, sign in to iCloud.com.
  2. Tap the iCloud Drive app.
  3. Select the files that you want to delete, then tap Delete .
  4. Open the iCloud Drive folder and tap Recently Deleted.
  5. Select the folders or files that you want to delete.
  6. Tap Delete.
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How do I remove documents from iCloud storage?

Delete files and folders from the iCloud website
  1. Open iCloud.com in a browser.
  2. Log in with your Apple ID.
  3. Click "iCloud Drive."
  4. To delete a folder, select it and then click the Delete icon.
  5. To delete files, double-click a folder.
  6. Hold down CTRL while clicking each file.
  7. Select the Delete icon.
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What happens if I delete iCloud documents?

You can delete files you no longer want to store in iCloud Drive. Important: When you delete a file from iCloud Drive on iCloud.com, it's also deleted from all your devices that have iCloud Drive turned on.
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Can you permanently delete iCloud files?

In Settings on iCloud.com, click Restore Files (in the Advanced section). Select each file you want to permanently remove, or select Select All. Click Delete.
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How do I delete files from iCloud but not my Mac?

Go to System Preferences/iCloud/iCloud Drive/Options and turn off Documents and Desktop syncing. Check your Documents and Desktop to make sure all your files are there. If you have all your files, you can delete them from iCloud.
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How to delete files from iCloud Drive.



How do I stop Documents from saving to iCloud on my Mac?

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  1. Click on the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your Mac's screen.
  2. Select System Preferences... from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click on iCloud in the Preferences window.
  4. Click on Options next to iCloud Drive.
  5. Un-tick the box next to Desktop & Documents Folders.
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How do I move files from iCloud to hard drive on Mac?

Copy files from iCloud Drive to your Mac
  1. Click iCloud Drive in the sidebar of any Finder window.
  2. Press and hold the Option key and drag the file to a new location.
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Why can't I delete documents from iCloud?

If the documents and data you have in iCloud don't match the space that is reportedly used by them then it's unlikely that you can do anything at your end of things. Your only option now may well be to contact Apple iCloud supportfor assistance. Sign in with your Apple ID and password .
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Why is my iCloud storage full of documents?

Backups of your devices are often the culprits behind a full iCloud storage space. It's entirely possible you had your old iPhone set to upload backups to the cloud automatically, and then never removed those files.
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Should I delete documents and data from iCloud?

Delete Documents & Data

iCloud's “Manage Storage” screen also allows you to manage “Documents & Data.” These are documents, settings, saved games, and other bits of data that iCloud syncs between all your devices. They count toward your iCloud storage, so you may want to delete any files you don't care about.
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What are documents in iCloud?

If you use iCloud, you can access the files both in Documents – iCloud and Files folders. Documents – iCloud is Documents' iCloud container that allows you to sync files from the app to iCloud and access them in the iCloud folder in Documents or the Documents app on another device.
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What is the difference between iCloud and iCloud Drive?

While iCloud is a storage service, the iCloud Drive is Apple's version of Dropbox. It is cloud-based, making sharing of all the data on the drive much easier after setting up iCloud Drive in settings. It is slightly different in operation as compared to Dropbox or Google Drive.
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How can I see what's in my iCloud storage?

Check your iCloud storage on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud. The bar graph shows your overall storage usage.
  2. Tap Manage Storage for more details. Below the graph, you see a list of apps and features and how much iCloud storage they use.
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How do I move files from iCloud to computer?

Drag files from the desktop or a folder window on your computer to the iCloud Drive window or a folder icon in the iCloud Drive window. If you drag to a folder icon, it becomes highlighted to confirm that the item you're dragging will go into the folder.
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How do I move an iCloud folder to my computer?

How to Change Your Windows iCloud Photos Folder Location
  1. Click “Options…” in the Photos section. ...
  2. The iCloud Photos folder in its original location. ...
  3. If you need to create a new location, click “Make New Folder” and name it. ...
  4. The iCloud Photos folder in its new location.
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How do I stop syncing Desktop and Documents folder to iCloud Drive on Mac?

Turn off Desktop and Documents
  1. From your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences. Click Apple ID, then click iCloud. On macOS Mojave or earlier, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click iCloud.
  2. Next to iCloud Drive, click Options.
  3. Deselect Desktop & Documents Folders.
  4. Click Done.
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Why is my iCloud storage full after deleting photos?

But sometimes, you may notice that your iCloud is still full even though you delete some data. It is probably because iCloud still holds backups of your old iOS devices. To delete those files, you can tap “Backups” when you enter iCloud storage on Settings.
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What are the disadvantages of iCloud Drive?

iCloud Drive Isn't a Backup Either

It's a Dropbox-style sync repository—files put in iCloud Drive appear on the Mac, iPhone, and iPad. However, any files you don't choose to add to iCloud Drive are only available locally and are not backed up. iCloud Drive has limits, too. You can't upload a file larger than 50GB.
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Is it worth paying for iCloud storage?

The Bottom Line

The iCloud Drive file-syncing and storage service is worth using, especially if you're committed to Apple's ecosystem, but it doesn't quite measure up to the competition from Google and Microsoft.
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Do I need both iCloud and iCloud Drive?

Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch iCloud Backup doesn't save to iCloud Drive, although it does use the same iCloud storage. iCloud Backups store to a separate part of iCloud, although the entire service is secure and protected. That means all your files and folders in iCloud Drive should be safe.
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How do you get rid of documents and data on your iPhone?

Clean up junk files on your iPhone by opening Settings > General > iPhone Storage. Open individual apps to delete downloads and data files. You can also uninstall and reinstall apps to clear your iPhone's junk files and update your apps at the same time.
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How do I clear documents and data from my iPhone?

Steps to delete 'Documents and Data' from iCloud on iPhone:
  1. Go to Settings > iCloud > Storage > Manage Storage. A complete list of apps appears that shows the storage space occupied by each.
  2. Click on the app for which you want to delete data.
  3. Click Edit.
  4. Click Delete All.
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Why is Documents and Data so large on my iPhone?

When you check the storage on iPhone 8 or other iOS devices by going to “Settings > General > Storage > Manage Storage”, you may find some large apps. And if you continually tap into one of these apps, you may find the huge “Documents & Data” items are the culprits eating the limited room on your device.
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How do I get rid of Documents and Data on iPhone without deleting apps?

You can't delete them directly unless the app in Settings, General, Usage has an Edit option like Safari. The only way to delete them without deleting the app itself is to use tools which can access your iPhone app directory. For example,CleanMyPhone, Copytrans, iExplorer and more.
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