How do I delete a file or folder in Files?

In Files, you can delete a file or folder in courses, groups, or personal files. Once a file or folder is deleted, it cannot be recovered.

Learn how to locate your user files, group files, or course files.

Notes:

  • You cannot delete files that have been submitted as part of an assignment.
  • The Unfiled folder stores documents, graphics, and any other files from your account that you have posted to different areas of Canvas, such as Discussions. Deleting these items within current courses may create broken links and submissions. 

00:07: How do I delete a file or folder in files? 00:10: In user or group files click the line item for the file. 00:13: Click the delete icon. 00:16: Or click the options icon and then click the delete link. 00:20: In user or group files. Click the line item for the folder. 00:24: Click the delete icon. 00:26: Or click the options icon and then click the delete link. 00:30: Click the okay button. 00:33: This guide covered how to delete a file or folder in files.

Open Files

Open Files

In Account, Group, or Course Navigation, click the Files link.

Delete File

Delete File

To delete a file, click the line item for the file [1]. Click the Delete icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Delete link [4].

Delete Folder

Delete Folder

To delete a folder, click the line item for the folder [1]. Click the Delete icon [2]. Or click the Options icon [3] and then click the Delete link [4].

Confirm Delete

Confirm Delete

Click the OK button.