Saved documents go to icloud but not onto my computer. I need these things to be on the computer. How do I change this?

Saved documents go to icloud but not onto my computer. I need these things to be on the computer. How do I change this?

Posted on Jan 25, 2022 8:56 AM

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Posted on Jan 25, 2022 10:06 AM

Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the Preferences sidebar) and turn off Optimize Mac Storage.

All iCloud Drive files will then always have a local copy on your Mac. They can be accessed via the Finder sidebar or via the Finder "Go" menu > iCloud Drive.

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Jan 25, 2022 10:06 AM in response to Raymeo536

Go to Apple menu > System Preferences > Apple ID > iCloud (in the Preferences sidebar) and turn off Optimize Mac Storage.

All iCloud Drive files will then always have a local copy on your Mac. They can be accessed via the Finder sidebar or via the Finder "Go" menu > iCloud Drive.

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Saved documents go to icloud but not onto my computer. I need these things to be on the computer. How do I change this?

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