How to turn off iCloud backup without losing desktop files
I removed files from the cloud because I wanted them on my physical computer. But I no longer even have the normal Documents file because it was put up in the cloud when I turned on iCloud backup. But to turn OFF iCloud backup, I get the warning that all desktop files will be deleted if I do this. There is NO alternative, although someone with this problem earlier showed a screenshot where he had an option to keep a copy (not clear if that meant on the computer or not...) But this doesnt come up in my computer. How do I do this? Do I have to manually move everything back up there? THEN turn off the backup, then move it all back? WTF?
MacBook Pro 13", macOS 10.14