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How to delete documents in office 365

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To delete documents in Office 365, log in and navigate to OneDrive or SharePoint, select the desired document, and click the 'Delete' icon. Documents may be moved to a recycle bin for a certain period before permanent deletion.

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How to Delete Documents in Office 365

To delete documents in Office 365, you should first log in to your account and navigate to the OneDrive or SharePoint site where your files are stored. Once there, find the document you want to delete. Click on the document to select it, and then click on the 'Delete' icon, which usually resembles a trash bin. Depending on your organization's policies, the document may be moved to a recycle bin, where it is retained for a period before being permanently deleted. If you're sure that you want to permanently delete the file, you can go to the recycle bin and delete it from there as well. Always exercise caution when deleting files, as this action may be irreversible.

To delete documents in Office 365, follow these steps:

Login to your Office 365 account.

Locate the document that you want to delete.

Select the document by clicking on it.

Click on the Delete button or right-click on the document and choose Delete.

You will be prompted to confirm the deletion. Click OK to proceed.

Once deleted, the document will be moved to the Recycle Bin from where it can be permanently deleted or restored if needed.

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