To delete a file from your iPad or iPhone:
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Tap Open and tap the service in which you saved the file (OneDrive, Dropbox, or a team site).
If you have a file open, tap Back first.
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Find the file you want to delete and tap File actions > Delete.
To delete a file from your Android device:
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Tap Open and tap the service in which you saved the file (OneDrive, Dropbox, a team site, or your device).
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Find the file you want to delete and tap More > Delete.
On your Windows 10 tablet or phone, go to where the file is stored, and delete it from there. If your file is stored online in OneDrive, you can use the OneDrive app to find and delete it.
Follow these steps if you created and saved the file on your Windows Mobile device:
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Open File Explorer to find the file.
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Press and hold the file name to open a list of actions, and tap Delete.
FAQs
Open a File Explorer window. + E. Locate the file that you want to delete. Select the file and press your Delete key, or click Delete on the Home tab of the ribbon.
How do I delete a file on Microsoft? ›
Delete a file
- Open File Explorer to find the file.
- Press and hold the file name to open a list of actions, and tap Delete.
Use Shift + Delete to Force Delete File/Folder. You can select the target file or folder and press Shift + Delete keyboard shortcut to delete the file/folder permanently. This file deletion method won't pass the Recycle Bin.
How do I delete unremovable files? ›
So, without wasting any more time, let's get started.
- How to Delete Undeletable Files? ...
- Trick 1: Close Programs and Processes. ...
- Trick 2: Restart Your Computer. ...
- Trick 3: Use the Safe Mode to Delete Stubborn Files. ...
- Trick 4: Change the File Permissions. ...
- Trick 5: Check For the Malware to Resolve Delete Undeletable Files Issue.
In search on the taskbar, enter Control Panel and select it from the results. Select Programs > Programs and Features. Press and hold (or right-click) on the program you want to remove and select Uninstall or Uninstall/Change.
How do I permanently delete a file? ›
Select the file (or folder) you want to permanently delete. Press the Shift and Delete keys on your keyboard at the same time. In the confirmation window, click Yes to permanently delete the file without sending it to the Recycle Bin first.
How do I delete unwanted files? ›
Disk cleanup in Windows
- In the search box on the taskbar, type disk cleanup, and select Disk Cleanup from the list of results.
- Select the drive you want to clean up, and then select OK.
- Under Files to delete, select the file types to get rid of. To get a description of the file type, select it.
- Select OK.
Can't delete a file is open in the system?
- Close the Program. Let's start with the obvious.
- Reboot your computer.
- End the Application via the Task Manager.
- Change File Explorer Process Settings.
- Disable the File Explorer Preview Pane.
- Force Delete the File in Use via the Command Prompt.
Press the Windows logo key (or select the search bar on the taskbar) and type control panel. Select Control Panel from the list of results. Select Programs > Programs and features. Select your Microsoft 365 product and choose Uninstall.
What do I press to delete a file? ›
To permanently delete a file:
Select the item you want to delete. Press and hold the Shift key, then press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Shift + Delete:
- Select the file or folder you want to delete.
- Press Shift + Delete to permanently delete it, bypassing the Recycle Bin.
When temporary files won't delete in Windows 10/11, try to manually delete them using these steps: Step 1: Press Win + R, enter %temp% to the text box of Run, and click OK. Step 2: In the Temp folder, press Ctrl + A to select all the files and folders, and press Delete.
How do I force delete a file that is locked? ›
Method 1 Delete the file by ending the explorer.exe process
- End the explorer.exe process. This process mostly prevents users from deleting files in use. ...
- Go to file location in command prompt. To open a command prompt, click "Start" and then "Run". ...
- Delete the locked files. ...
- Restart the process.
Open a File Explorer window. + E. Locate the file that you want to delete. Select the file and press your Delete key, or click Delete on the Home tab of the ribbon.
How do I delete data from Microsoft? ›
To delete your browsing history and other diagnostic data associated with your Windows 10 device, select Start > Settings > Privacy > Diagnostics & feedback , and then select Delete under Delete diagnostic data.
How do I Delete a document file? ›
Use the right-click menu. Here's how to permanently delete files through the right-click context menu: Select the file or folder you want to permanently delete, right-click it, and choose Delete. Then, right-click the Recycle Bin on your desktop and select Empty Recycle Bin.
What is the button to delete files? ›
To permanently delete a file:
Press and hold the Shift key, then press the Delete key on your keyboard. Because you cannot undo this, you will be asked to confirm that you want to delete the file or folder.
How do you Delete a new file or folder? ›
STEP 1: select the folder/file. STEP 2: do right click and a dialog box will appear you will find 'Delete' as last third option. STEP 3:do left click on Delete and the folder will transferred to the recycle bin.
