I don't understand why it's so, I don't want to keep local copies. If I will need a file from icloud I will click "download now" and that's it. However, you wouldn't see the " Remove Download " option for app folders. For instance, as in your image, you can't right-click on the Numbers folder and then click on Remove Download. Instead, you have to open the Numbers folder, and then right-click on all the files and folders inside it to remove all its downloaded content from your Mac.
I think that dialog you have up is pretty clear but based on the last question I would encourage a couple changes in how you're using iCloud. Then you'll want to let the machine get in balance with iCloud which can take hours if you are in the GB storage size for iCloud - even if you have a local caching server on your network and then revisit the settings and adjust your plans.
Just be sure to store files outside the buckets that sync locally and I think you'll be able to have iCloud storage for things you don't want on your Mac. My Photos library is now at GB alone so my one device that downloads the full versions of everything so I can make a separate backup has that photo library on an external drive and not the SSD.
Everything else fits on the boot drive and the thinning process is quite solid. The Documents folder in your screenshot is simply a regular folder in iCloud Drive. The checkbox you are referring to syncs the Documents and Desktop folders on your Mac with corresponding folders in iCloud Drive.
Unchecking the documents folder button simply gives you a separate local Documents folder. It doesn't delete or alter the files you've already synced to the cloud. If you don't want those files in iCloud, simply move them out of iCloud or delete them. All you need to do is right click on a folder in icloud using finder, takes a second. Right click on the folder and select "remove download". Sign up to join this community. Once you are done choosing the desired option, quit the System Preferences on your Mac.
When you turn off the iCloud Drive on your Mac, you will notice the iCloud options will disappear from the sidebar in the Finder as well as from the Dock or anywhere else from the system.
This is because you have completely disabled the iCloud Drive from your Mac. That was it. More tips and tricks, guides, and tutorials on Mac and Windows are available for you, check them out. For the best iCloud experience, make sure your device meets the minimum system requirements. Update to the latest version of macOS. Enter your Apple ID. I managed to turn it off but now I have these massive downloads pending and not doing anything.
How do I remove them? Improve this question. Lenny D Lenny D 1 1 gold badge 3 3 silver badges 9 9 bronze badges. I wouldn't say it's lying. It says automatically save when needed. I also don't see those downloads as pending. I have similar items and no downloads, but my system has reached stasis over days and weeks - not after just electing a change to the directions. See apple.
I do understand how you could make assumptions about how this is engineered under the hood, so I'm not critical of how you want this to work or thinking you can't get it arranged in a way you prefer. Add a comment. Active Oldest Votes. From this article: Click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of your Mac's screen.
Click System Preferences in the drop down menu. Click on iCloud. Click on Options next to iCloud Drive. Alternatively, try signing out of iCloud. Compatibility iCloud Control should work on macOS Improve this answer. Edited my answer to provide instructions. This is how you properly post an answer with a solution. Why what does it do? An answer should work without the link — mmmmmm. The Overflow Blog.
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