SharePoint – How to delete a file
When deleting a file, it will be placed in the recycle bin and automatically deleted after 93 days.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Open your SharePoint page and click on Documents
- Find your file then, tick the radio bullet to the left-hand side of the file name
- Click Delete from the opening options bar at the top of the page
- The file has now been deleted in to the Recycle bin
Updated: 13 October 2025