OneDrive, Microsoft’s cloud storage service, provides users with a convenient and secure way to store and access files from anywhere. Whether you want to free up space, organise your folders, or remove unnecessary files, deleting files in OneDrive is straightforward.
In a few simple steps, this article discusses how to delete files in OneDrive on a PC, the web and the OneDrive mobile app.
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How to delete files in OneDrive on a PC?
If you have the OneDrive app installed on your computer, you can easily delete files from OneDrive using File Explorer on your Windows system. Here are the steps to do that:
Step 1: Open the File Explorer on your PC, click OneDrive in the sidebar, and right-click on the file you want to delete. Alternatively, click on the file to select it and then press the Delete button on your keyboard.

Step 2: In the dropdown menu, click on the Delete option.

Step 3: To permanently delete files, open the Recycle Bin on your PC and then delete the files.
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How to delete files in OneDrive on the web?
One of the features of OneDrive is that you can manage and delete files from the web browser. To delete files from OneDrive from the browser, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Open the OneDrive on your web browser and sign in with your account.
Step 2: Click on the My Files option in the sidebar and then click on the file to select it.

Step 3: Click the Delete button at the top of the screen.

Step 4: Click on the Delete button to confirm your action.

Step 5: To permanently delete the files, click on the Recycle Bin in the sidebar, and then on the right side, click on the file you want to delete permanently.

Step 6: Click the Delete button at the top of the screen.

Step 7: Click on the Delete button to confirm your action.

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How to delete files in the OneDrive mobile app?
To delete files in the OneDrive mobile app, follow the steps below:

- Open the OneDrive app on your phone, tap the Files tab at the bottom of the screen and tap on the Triple dot icon beside the document.
- In the menu, tap on the Delete option.
- Tap on the Delete button to confirm your action.
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