Why is Numbers messaging me about downloading the file I'm trying to open?

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Why is Numbers messaging me about downloading the file I'm trying to open?

I am not using iCloud at all except for Find My, but when I open a local Numbers file on my iMac, it pops up a tiny (1x3 inches) progress window that says: Downloading <name of document>.

The file at that point is open and I'm looking at it. The progress indicator shows that the download has not started, and I just close the download window.

This started right after I upgraded to Ventura.

I can't find any info about this behavior online. Ideas?

Posted on Apr 28, 2023 05:08 PM

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JJRASC

Community Specialist

May 1, 2023 02:48 PM in response to imacism

Hello imacism,

Thank you for posting to the Apple Support Communities.

Have you ever enabled the iCloud Drive for this Mac? The Numbers app may be syncing with iCloud here when this progress bar is displayed.

You can confirm the iCloud settings for this Mac in the System Settings menu. Go here for detailed instructions: Use iCloud with Numbers on Mac.

Please reply back if you have any questions. You can also contact Apple Support directly for more help.

All the best!

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