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Speed38

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Nov 5, 2011
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On my iMac - 2020 iMac, SSD, macOS 13.1 - in the Finder window sidebar, on iCloud Drive...

Some of the folders in my iCloud drive have a cloud formed of dots next to them, like this:
Screenshot 2023-01-07 at 08.40.49.jpg


And some of them show a cloud with a solid outline, like this:

Screenshot 2023-01-07 at 08.36.45.jpg


Does anyone know what these signify/the difference between them?
 

tstafford

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Sep 13, 2022
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I believe the dotted cloud means something in the folder hasn't been downloaded from the cloud yet (waiting or paused).
 

Speed38

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Nov 5, 2011
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WDC Metro area
I just noticed when I hover my cursor over the dotted iCloud symbol, I see [Waiting to upload].

When I hover my cursor over the solid iCloud symbol, it becomes a dotted iCloud symbol.

How does one prompt for/force an upload?
 
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