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Remove "Documents" from iCloud?

My iCloud storage is full. I want to remove "Documents" from iCloud, but I haven't been able to do it. Any suggestions?

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.2)

Posted on May 19, 2017 7:29 AM

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Posted on Dec 26, 2017 12:04 PM

My icloud drive shows no files. However, the space taken by icloud documents is 2 Gig. The instructions above are garbage - I dont see "Documents & Data and tap Other Documents." in manage storage.


  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage.
  2. Scroll down to Documents & Data and tap Other Documents.
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Dec 26, 2017 12:04 PM in response to Eric Root

My icloud drive shows no files. However, the space taken by icloud documents is 2 Gig. The instructions above are garbage - I dont see "Documents & Data and tap Other Documents." in manage storage.


  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage.
  2. Scroll down to Documents & Data and tap Other Documents.

May 19, 2017 7:33 AM in response to Wiglafsweord

Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support

iOS 10.3 or later:

  1. Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Storage > Manage Storage.
  2. Scroll down to Documents & Data and tap Other Documents.
  3. Swipe left or tap Edit to delete individual files from the app.

Mac

On a Mac with OS X Yosemite or later, you can manage your iCloud Drive files from the iCloud Drive folder in Finder:

  1. If you need to, turn on iCloud Drive on your Mac:
    1. Go to Apple menu > System Preferences and click iCloud.
    2. Sign in with your Apple ID.
    3. Turn on iCloud Drive. In Options, make sure that you select the apps or folders for the files you want to manage.
  2. Open Finder and go to the iCloud Drive folder.
  3. Drag an item to the Trash, or move it to a different folder on your Mac.

Remove "Documents" from iCloud?

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