I'm using MacOS 15.5 and I'm trying to clear some space on my desktop. I've sent out some PDF files for a job application, and I'm worried that if I delete them from my desktop, the company or person I sent them to won't be able to view them anymore. Is that a thing? I know I'm not super tech-savvy, so I hope this isn't a dumb question!
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It's not a dumb question! It really depends on how you sent the files. If you uploaded them to a job application site or shared them via a link, then deleting them from your desktop won't affect the files they have access to. But if you just emailed them as an attachment, they should still have a copy saved on their end even if you delete your own version. Just think back to how you sent them before making any deletions!
Just to add, if the recipient saved the file from a shared link, they keep it permanently. So you can delete your version without worrying about what they have!
If you uploaded those PDFs through an online form or attached them in an email, the recipient likely has their own copy, so you're safe deleting them from your system. However, if you used a shared link or something similar and delete the original file, then yeah, they won’t be able to access that anymore.
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