Deleting files
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Removes all the selected files and folders in the active folder window and places them in the recycle bin, if enabled on the General page in the Folder preferences.

Deleting files can either be done by right clicking one of the selected files and choosing delete from the context menu, or by clicking the Delete tool on the toolbar. In both cases all selected files in the active folder window will be deleted, not just the last file clicked.

You may configure whether you should be asked for confirmation on the Confirmations page in the User Interface preferences. Furthermore you can chose to be prompted for confirmation when deleting certain system files on the General page in the Folder preferences.

Tip: Hold down the SHIFT key while clicking on Delete to bypass the recycle bin.

Note: Archive folder, network folders and FTP folders do not support the recycle bin. Files deleted from these files can thus not be easily recovered regardless of your recycle bin settings.

Default shortcut key:
DELETE

Related topics

Step by Step Guide: Adding tools to the toolbar  
Step by Step Guide: Adding tools to the Quick/Navigation bar  
Step by Step Guide: Adding or modifying a keyboard shortcut