When you create documents in Google Docs, they will get stored automatically in Google Drive. This will enable you to have access to the documents from anywhere you want. You can manage these files conveniently with an internet connection. All you require is to sign in to your Google account and use your computer or smartphone to access files from Google Docs.
However, the space is limited in Google Drive for users who are using it for free. Therefore, you have to remove unnecessary Google Docs from time to time. In this way, you will not run out of space on your device storage. In this article, we will illustrate all the different ways to remove files from Google Docs.
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How To Remove Files from Google Docs?
Depending on the device you are using to access Google Docs, the steps will vary accordingly.
1. On Android Device
Step 1: Open Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets on your Android device.
Step 2: Tap on the three buttons for “More” next to the file for deletion.
Step 3: Tap on “Remove.”
After you remove the file, it will be automatically deleted from other apps.
2. On Computer
Step 1: Launch Google Docs, Slides, or Sheet on your computer.
Step 2: Click on “More” next to the file that you are looking to delete.
Step 3: Click on “Remove.”
On your computer, the file will be in the Drive’s Trash section.
Alternatively, you can open the file and click on “File” followed by “Move to trash.”
When in Drive, you will have to click on the name of the file and hit on the remove icon.
3. On iPhone or iPad
Step 1: On your iPhone or iPad, launch Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets.
Step 2: Tap on the “More” option next file that you want to delete.
Step 3: Tap “Remove.”
How to Delete Multiple Documents on Google Docs?
Google Docs does allow you to delete multiple files at once. You will have to begin by making the list of closed files. For this, you will have to follow these steps.
Step 1: Hold your keyboard’s Ctrl key and left-click on the files that you want to delete.
Step 2: Continue until all the files have been selected.
Step 3: Use the Shift key for the first file and last file chain selection.
Step 4: After the files have been selected, right-click on them.
Step 5: Select the option “Remove“. You can also select the icon Trash Can located at the top right.
All the removed files will be in the folder trash. By emptying Trash, you will be able to permanently delete any file on Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets apps. When you delete the file, the shared file will be lost. However, you can still give access to others to view the file by giving ownership.
Recover A File From Trash
The steps for recovering a file from the trash are the same for both Android as well as iOS devices.
Step 1: Open Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
Step 2: Tap on the Menu icon by clicking on the three lines on the upper left side.
Step 3: Select “Trash.”
Step 4: Tap on the option “More” which is next to the file that you would like to restore.
Step 5: Tap on “Restore.”
It has to be noted that only the owner of the file can restore the deleted file.
Delete A File Permanently
Step 1: On your iOS or Android phone, launch the app Google Docs, Sheets, or Slides.
Step 2: Go to the option “Menu” which is on the upper left part of the window.
Step 3: Hit on “Trash.”
Step 4: Tap on the option “More” which is next to the file that you are looking to delete permanently.
Step 5: Tap on “Delete forever.”
How To Remove Access From A Single File?
Step 1: Launch Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets.
Step 2: Select the file or folder.
Step 3: Click on the icon “Share” which is at the top.
Step 4: Hit on the option “Advanced” located at the bottom right.
Step 5: Click the mark “X” for the person you want to remove access.
Step 6: Hit on “Save changes.”
How To Remove Access from Multiple Files?
Step 1: Open Google Docs, Slides, or Sheets.
Step 2: Go for a global search.
Step 3: Highlight the first file and select all the files. You can do it by holding the Shift key and moving the arrow key down to highlight the documents.
Step 4: Select the icon “Share.”
Step 5: Click on “X” for each person to remove access.
Step 6: Click on “Save changes.”
Conclusion
Google Docs enables you to access your file from anywhere and from any type of device. By logging into any particular type of device, you can delete or permanently remove files from Google Docs. Even if you happen to delete the file, you still have a month to restore the file. However, if you want to delete the file permanently or remove access from the files, you can perform the above steps.
