You can delete files that you no longer need by moving them into the Trash.
Keep in mind:
- Only Document Owners can delete the files that they own. If you are a Workspace Owner or Content Manager you can make yourself a Document Owner by changing permissions.
- Files remain in the Trash forever unless an Owner restores the file or a Workspace Owner or Content Manager empties the trash.
Delete files and folders
To delete files and folders (containing only files that you own):
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Check the box next to the files and folders you want to delete.
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Click Move to Trash in the upper right-hand corner. You can also right-click the files or folders and select Move to Trash.
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Click Move to Trash to confirm that you want to delete the files and folders.
Restore files and folders
Only Owners can restore files and folders (containing only files that they own) that have been moved to the Trash. The restored files and folders will be returned to their original location.
To restore files and folders that have been moved to the Trash:
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Click Files from the left-hand menu. Click the Trash tab.
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Select the checkbox for the items that you wish to restore.
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Click the Restore icon in the upper right corner or hover over the file or folder to access the drop-down arrow and menu to the right and choose Restore.
Empty Trash
If you are a Workspace Owner or Content Manager, you can empty the Trash from the Trash tab.
Note: If there are process files in the Trash, emptying the Trash will also delete the corresponding process tasks from the workspace.
To empty the Trash:
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Click on Files and navigate to the Trash tab
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Click Empty Trash in the top right corner of your screen
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Confirm that you understand this action can't be undone, and click Empty Trash.
If you're unable to empty certain files from the Trash, refresh the page and try to empty the Trash again. If this persists, you can contact Workiva Support for further assistance.