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invisiblehelmet
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Calculate all folder sizes

How do I calculate the size of multiple folders at once?   I'm trying to find the largest folders on my Dropbox, so I can delete them. I'd like to calculate the file size of all folders on my acc...
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  • Здравко's avatar
    Здравко
    2 years ago
    invisiblehelmet wrote:

    How do I calculate the size of multiple folders at once?

    ..., but when I select multiple folders, the "calculate size" option is no longer available.

    ...

    Hi invisiblehelmet,

    Hm...🤔 strange... I just tried and and it seems working:

    After click on "Calculate size" the size of all folder start calculating... and next some time finishes. It calculates folder by folder sequentially, so may take some time if you have lot of files.

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Здравко
Legendary | Level 20
invisiblehelmet wrote:

How do I calculate the size of multiple folders at once?

..., but when I select multiple folders, the "calculate size" option is no longer available.

...

Hi invisiblehelmet,

Hm...🤔 strange... I just tried and and it seems working:

After click on "Calculate size" the size of all folder start calculating... and next some time finishes. It calculates folder by folder sequentially, so may take some time if you have lot of files.

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invisiblehelmet
New member | Level 2
2 years ago

Thanks! Your screenshot helped! It appears I had a few files included in my selection of folders and that made the "Calculate size" option go away. Thanks!

  • ScreamUser1's avatar
    ScreamUser1
    Helpful | Level 5
    2 years ago

    There is no menu option for CALCULATE Size.

    I've changed browsers.

    I've cleared the cache

    I've run a browser in troubleshooting mode.

    I can not calculate a folder size

     

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      ScreamUser1
      Helpful | Level 5
      2 years ago

      OK.  Here is the resolution I found:

       

      1. Size needs to be visible in the column headers. 

      • Clicking on the header will only sort it or have no effect.
      • Hovering and waiting for a HAND to appear changes the click functionality of the mouse, allowing you to choose what columns are visible.

      2. Now, Calculate Size can be found

      • Once Size is visible in the column, select the folder you wish to to know about
      • Click on the ellipsis button [...] that is on the right side of that folder's row. 
      • A menu will appear that now includes Calculate Size

      •  

       

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

        Hi ScreamUser1, thanks for the info. The steps to calculate the folder size are available in this article as well, if you need further assistance.

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