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DG Wilson's avatar
DG Wilson
Explorer | Level 3
2 years ago

How to delete file with no ellipsis??? Hover over the file or folder and click the "…" (ellipsis).

will see below the highlighted file dont have …" (ellipsis).

 

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  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    2 years ago

    Hey DG Wilson, thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!
     

    It looks like you're looking at your homepage's Recents section, can you navigate to the file you'd like to delete from your All files tab and delete from there?

     

    Keep me posted! 

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
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    2 years ago

    Hey DG Wilson, thanks for using Dropbox and welcome to the Community!
     

    It looks like you're looking at your homepage's Recents section, can you navigate to the file you'd like to delete from your All files tab and delete from there?

     

    Keep me posted! 

    • American Swede's avatar
      American Swede
      New member | Level 2
      2 years ago

      I have the same problem and I tried your suggestion but it didn't work. I've tried disabling java script (didn't work). I've allowed pop-ups and re-direct for Dropbox.com (didn't help). I use Chrome, but I've tried other browsers (didn't help). My problem is that someone shared a huge file with me that I didn't ask for and don't want, but I cannot get rid of it! I've contacted the owner, and he doesn't even see me on the "can edit" list. What the heck is going on?

  • Hannah's avatar
    Hannah
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    2 years ago

    Hey American Swede, where do you currently see this file exactly? 

     

    If you can send a screenshot, omitting any personal info, would also be really helpful.

    • libertariantranslator's avatar
      libertariantranslator
      New member | Level 2
      2 years ago

      The instructions for moving stuff from Google drive to Dropbox say to click something that does no exist. Is there an alternative option?

      1. Click “…” (ellipsis).
      • American Swede's avatar
        American Swede
        New member | Level 2
        2 years ago

        Hi!

        I solved my problem by simply using the app! For some reason, the delete symbol wasn't shown or available on the website via my PC, but to my surprise and relief, the app had it and I was able to delete that whole big folder in one second. 

        /Peggy

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