How can I pause or quit syncing via the desktop app on Mac?

Eleanor B.1

The Dropbox icon on the dock (MacOS 10.15.5) is off (no dot), yet Dropbox is still copying updates into its store.  If I want to pause all that while I make some changes, is there a way to do that?  Also, what does the presence or absence of the dot  in the Dock signify?

Thanks, Eleanor

Lusil

Hello @Eleanor B.1, welcome back, it's great to hear from you again!

 

If the Dropbox icon appears on your menu bar, next to your computer's clock, it means that it's running. If you haven't paused it, it will sync any changes you make to the content in your account. 

 

You can check this article out for the relevant steps to pausing the desktop app from syncing. 

 

As for the dot that you mention, could you send me a screenshot (without any personal info) of it, so that I have a better visual understanding? 

 

Keep me posted!