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 
 
 Right-click the file. 
 Select Delete . 
 Confirm the deletion if prompted. 
 
 Keyboard Method 
 
 Select the file. 
 Press the Delete key.
 
 
 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 
 
 Select multiple items:
 
 Ctrl+Click for individual items 
 Shift+Click for a range 
 
 
 Press Delete or right-click and choose Delete 
 
 
 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?