Are files still stored locally when using iCloud for documents and desktop folders?
Are files still stored locally when using iCloud for documents and desktop folders?
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They would be unless you have the Optimize Mac Storage option turned on; with that option on they may not be. See the following from Add your Desktop and Documents files to iCloud Drive - Apple Support
If you need more space on your device, iCloud Drive can help. On your Mac, go to Apple menu > System Preferences > iCloud. Next to iCloud Drive, click Options and turn on Optimize Mac Storage. Then your Mac keeps all of your recent files on your computer, but keeps your older ones only in iCloud, ready for you to download when you need them again. If you want to free up more space on your Mac, follow these steps. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, you can search and browse files from all of your devices and download them only as you need them.