Deleting Folders

To delete a folder, you once again have to mark its option button in the directory overview. Next, click on the trashcan button on the right-hand upper edge of the page. The system asks you a security question to make sure you really want to delete this folder. You have to have the appropriate permission before you can delete a folder.

Warning:Potential hazard of Deleting Folders

Be sure to keep in mind that this method not only deletes the folder itself, but also all the subfolders and all the bookmarks saved inside. If you do not have permission to edit any of the saved subfolders or documents, instead of getting the security question, an error message appears for around three minutes and you are then returned to the first page of the module with the overview of the directory tree. If the folder appears to be empty, there may still be bookmarks or subfolders inside that you do not have permission to access and thus are not permitted to delete. The root folder is the core folder of the directory hierarchy. This cannot be deleted.

Figure 9.3. Security Question when Deleting Folders

Security Question when Deleting Folders

If you are sure you want to delete the folder, confirm the security question by clicking the Delete button. IfIf you decide not to continue with this deletion, you can leave the menu again by clicking on the Cancel button.

Figure 9.4. System Warning: You are not permitted to delete this folder

System Warning: You are not permitted to delete this folder