| Tip 25 | Access (and Back Up) All iCloud Documents |
iCloud magically stores your data online whenever you choose to save or modify a file there. However, “hard copies” of any documents within iCloud are actually stored on your Mac’s hard disk within a hidden directory. These files are automatically updated by the iCloud system service running in the background whenever any changes are made, either on your Mac or on other devices that access the files via iCloud.
Browsing the iCloud Store Folder
To browse to the iCloud store folder, open Finder, and then hit Shift+Command+G. Then type the following into the dialog box that appears:
| | ~/Library/Mobile Documents |
Note how the icon at the top of the Finder window changes to show the fact you’re browsing ...
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