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\"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

While integrated cloud storage has been a major help in downsizing the amount of available local storage you need on your Mac, there are definitely occasions where you need to grab a file only to find out that it has been removed from your drive to save space, leaving you needing to redownload it again. This is especially frustrating with larger files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To address this frustration, macOS Sequoia has a handy new “Keep Downloaded” option when browsing items stored in iCloud. The feature allows you to designate which files and folders should remain permanently available locally on your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This should be especially handy for folks who travel a lot as it allows them to access documents or files when traveling or in areas with poor Wi-Fi availability or cellular reception. Let\u2019s look at how to do this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 On your Mac, click in the Dock to open a Finder window, then click iCloud Drive in the sidebar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Choose View > as List<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Graphic: On your Mac, click View > As List.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00b0 Choose View > Show View Options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Show
Show View Options<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Choose iCloud Status<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"ViewiCloud
ViewiCloud Status<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Now you can view:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. In iCloud: <\/em>The cloud icon with a line through it indicates that the folder or file is only in iCloud. You must be connected to the internet to work with the item, unless you download it to your Mac. Control-click the file, then choose Download Now.<\/li>
  2. Ineligible: <\/em>The cloud icon with a line through it indicates that the folder or file could not be stored in iCloud. This status is usually because the size exceeds the 50 GB limit for an individual folder or file in iCloud Drive..<\/li>
  3. Downloaded: <\/em>The cloud icon with NO line indicates that the folder or file is up to date between your Mac and iCloud and you can view or edit it immediately, with or without an internet connection.<\/li>
  4. Keep Downloaded: <\/em>The downward pointing arrow indicates that the folder or file is kept downloaded on your Mac, even if it\u2019s an older item and more storage space is needed. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \"Keep
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