Numbers for Mac does not show all stored Numbers files in iCloud that are already in use on iPhone and ipad

I have been using Numbers on both iPhone and iPad for a while and have about 8 files stored on iCloud. I have just purchased Numbers for Mac but I do not see any of my files stored in iCloud. I have created a test spreadsheet on my Mac which says it is stored on iCloud when I choose File - Open on my Mac but this test file does not appear on Numbers on iPhone or iPad.

MacBook Pro, OS X Mavericks (10.9.3), Using Apple TV

Posted on Jun 12, 2014 12:46 AM

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Jun 12, 2014 8:58 AM in response to Nottmman76

Make sure you have iCloud sync activated properly on your Mac in System Preferences > iCloud. You need to do that in two place.


Here:


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AND (after clicking 'Options...') here too:


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If after doing this there are still problems, try the usual things: restart your Mac, sign out of iCloud and then back in, etc.


Once iCloud is activated properly you should be able to see your Numbers documents at Library > Mobile Documents > com~apple~Numbers. To go there, hold down the option key in Finder and choose Go from the menu.


SG

Jun 12, 2014 10:09 AM in response to Nottmman76

I have tried all what you have suggested but still no luck. I am unable to locate the file Mobile Documents in either the Library folder under Mac HD or Mac HD - System - Library.



If you've set up iCloud properly on the Mac then in your Library there will be a Mobile Documents folder with documents in it:


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Everything else syncs absolutley fine such as contacts, mail, notes, pictures etc etc.




Contacts, Mail, etc. sync via another iCloud protocol. For Numbers you need 'Documents & Data' turned on, per the screenshot upthread.





Numbers appears twice under iCloud for some reason though -


Numbers doesn't appear "under iCloud". Numbers uses iCloud to sync. Not sure what your screenshot is showing. On the Mac your Numbers will be here (in Finder):


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SG

Jun 12, 2014 10:27 AM in response to SGIII

I am unable to find the folder you are suggesting is there. I am not sure what you mean by 'If you've set up iCloud properly on the Mac' I thought all this was supposed to work automatically. The screen shot was of System preferences - iCloud - manage storage which shows two Numbers as shown. I have got Numbers ticked under System preferences - iCloud - Documents & Data under the options button

Jun 12, 2014 10:40 AM in response to Nottmman76

I thought all this was supposed to work automatically.


It does work automatically (and very well) after you've set it up properly. You must check Documents & Data and then you must check Numbers.app.


If the Library > Mobile Documents > com~apple~Numbers doesn't show up in Finder when you hold down the option key and Go (in the menu) then you haven't set it up the sync successfully.


If you have confirmed you have checked all the right boxes, and you still don't see the folder, then, as suggested above, sign out of iCloud (in System Preferences > iCloud) and sign back in again. Make sure you are using the same credentials you use to get into icloud.com.


SG

Jun 12, 2014 11:29 AM in response to Nottmman76

Sometimes this will help: Go to the com~apple~numbers folder. Drag everything in Documents there out on to the Desktop. Give iCloud a chance to resync. The documents that you have on icloud.com (which I'm sure you've double-checked to make sure are the same as what you see on your iPad and iPhone) may then show up on your Mac.


SG

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