How to Get Rid of Checkmarks on Dropbox Folders
- George Apostolov
How to Get Rid of Checkmarks on Dropbox Folders: step-by-step guide
For Mac users: Open Finder and select Dropbox from the left-hand sidebar.
Right-click the file in your Dropbox folder and select Do Not Sync.
Confirm by selecting Don't sync.
You can also go to Dropbox by clicking the Dropbox icon in the menu bar.
Click your profile icon then select Preferences.
Under Preferences, go to Sync and choose Online-only.
Quick answer: To remove checkmarks on Dropbox folders, Mac users open Finder or the menu bar Dropbox icon, access Preferences and Sync, select Online-only, or right-click the file and choose Do Not Sync, then confirm by selecting Don't sync.
About this Dropbox tutorial
Stop showing checkmarks on Dropbox folders by adjusting your sync preferences or selecting do not sync options directly in the app. This guide shows how to get Rid of Checkmarks on Dropbox Folders in 6 steps, starting with "For Mac users: Open Finder and select Dropbox from the left-hand sidebar" and finishing with "Under Preferences, go to Sync and choose Online-only". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Dropbox interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to get Rid of Checkmarks on Dropbox Folders?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Dropbox data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Dropbox. Related guides: How to Import Files from Dropbox to PandaDoc, How to Insert Dropbox in Excel and How to Install Dropbox. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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