# Deleting Files and Folders

Remove files and folders you no longer need. Deleted items usually go to the trash first, where they can often be recovered before being removed permanently.

**Deleting a File**

**Right-Click Method**

1. Right-click the file.
2. Select **Delete**.
3. Confirm the deletion if prompted.

**Keyboard Method**

1. Select the file.
2. Press the **Delete** key. [![image.png](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-11/scaled-1680-/HeQimage.png)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-11/HeQimage.png)
3. Confirm the deletion if prompted.

**Deleting Folders**

When you delete a folder:

- All files inside are deleted with it
- All subfolders are deleted with it
- Everything moves to the trash together

**Deleting Multiple Items**

1. Select multiple items: 
    - **Ctrl+Click** for individual items
    - **Shift+Click** for a range
2. Press **Delete** or right-click and choose **Delete**[![image.png](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-11/scaled-1680-/CVaimage.png)](https://wikidev.emailarray.com/uploads/images/gallery/2026-11/CVaimage.png)
3. All selected items are deleted together

**Impact of Deletion**

- The file is no longer available in its folder
- Shared users lose access
- External share links stop working

**Before You Delete**

Before deleting, consider:

- Is anyone else still using this file?
- Are there active share links?
- Do you need to keep a copy first?
- Would archiving be a better option?