Bulk Delete allows members with the proper permissions to delete files and folders in quantities larger than one rather than delete them one at a time.
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Who can do this?
- Enterprise administrators
- Workplace administrators
- Space administrators
- Members of the digital workplace with Full access
Bulk delete files and folders
The bulk delete feature can be used in any folder or subfolder found in a folder channel.
- Go to the folder that contains the files or folders you wish to delete.
- (Optional) If you are viewing the files in Thumbnail View, select
Details View. You will be unable to complete the next step in Thumbnail View.
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Select Bulk Delete. This will change the folder interface to show checkboxes to the left of each file and sub-folder.
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Select the checkboxes beside each file or sub-folder to be deleted, or select the top checkbox to select all files in the folder.
- Select Delete.
- When prompted, select Ok.
Frequently asked questions
If I bulk delete a folder with files inside will those files also be deleted? How can I restore them?
If you bulk delete folders with multiple files inside them, those files are included in the deletion. However, administrators can recover them from the Trash Can.
Why can I not see the option to bulk delete?
Deleting files is only available to people with Full access in that area. See Access levels.
Also, the bulk delete option only appears in Details View. If you are viewing the files in Thumbnail View, switch to Details View first.
Why do some files have a red lock beside them?
Files with red locks beside them are reserved files for people making edits. Confirm with your digital workplace members before deleting those files.