Drive

Managing Files

9.4.9. Deleting files

You can delete one or several files. The following options exist:

  • delete files. The files are moved to the Trash folder.

  • Recover deleted files from the Trash folder.

  • Permanently delete files from the Trash folder. You can also permanently delete all items in a folder by emptying the trash.

    Warning: A file deleted in the Trash folder cannot be recovered.

How to delete a file:

  1. Select one or several files in the display area. Click the Delete icon in the tool bar.

    You can also use the Actions icon on the right side of the Office menu bar.

  2. Confirm that you want to delete the selected files.

Result: The selected files are deleted.

How to recover deleted files:

  1. Open the Trash folder.

  2. Select one or several files.

  3. Click the Actions icon in the tool bar. Select Move from the menu.

  4. Select a folder in the Move window. Click on the Move button.

Result: The files are moved to the selected folder.

How to permanently delete a file:

Warning: Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered. Before permanently deleting a file, make sure you no longer need the file.

  1. Open the Trash folder.

  2. Select one or several files.

  3. Click the Delete icon

  4. Confirm that you want to delete the files.

Result: The files are permanently deleted.

How to permanently delete the content of the Trash folder:

Warning: Permanently deleted files cannot be recovered. Before permanently deleting a file, make sure you no longer need the file.

  1. Select the Trash folder in the folder tree.

  2. Click the Folder-specific actions icon next to the folder name. Click on Empty folder.

  3. Confirm that you want to empty the folder.

Result: The objects in the trash are permanently deleted.