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160 GB in iCloud storage "Documents"

iCloud says I have 160 GB of files in my Documents folder, but when I open the folder the list of items there is nowhere near 160 GB. Any idea what's going on? Thank you.

Mac mini, macOS 11.3

Posted on May 16, 2021 4:16 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2021 11:41 AM

Hi PatrickinBellevue,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities! We appreciate you reaching out for help with your iCloud storage. Let's go over all options together.


To ensure we understand correctly, please let us know more about what's going on. Where is it that you're seeing this information about the size of documents stored in iCloud? In addition to your Mac, do you use any other devices with iCloud storage?


We've got a great resource to share with you to help determine how your iCloud storage is being used. Let us know if this helps, or if you've got any questions:


Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support


Have a great day!

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May 17, 2021 11:41 AM in response to PatrickinBellevue

Hi PatrickinBellevue,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities! We appreciate you reaching out for help with your iCloud storage. Let's go over all options together.


To ensure we understand correctly, please let us know more about what's going on. Where is it that you're seeing this information about the size of documents stored in iCloud? In addition to your Mac, do you use any other devices with iCloud storage?


We've got a great resource to share with you to help determine how your iCloud storage is being used. Let us know if this helps, or if you've got any questions:


Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support


Have a great day!

May 25, 2021 7:32 AM in response to PatrickinBellevue

Hi PatrickinBellevue,


Thanks so much for clarifying. As the categories in the storage graph shown may represent data from multiple different apps and sources, you'll want to examine your iCloud storage in finer detail to decrease the amount of storage taken by documents.


To do so, click on the option to Manage Storage, then inspect the different items on the left-hand sidebar to determine which options may be storing documents in iCloud, and then delete any items you can, as needed.


Let us know if you've had a chance to attempt any of the helpful tips in the following guide:


Manage your iCloud storage - Apple Support


Take care!

160 GB in iCloud storage "Documents"

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