Quick summary
Deleting a file in Dropbox takes just a few clicks — select the file, choose the Delete option, and confirm. Deleted files move to the Deleted files section, where they can be restored or permanently removed.
Steps
- Sign in to your account on the Dropbox website.
- Browse to the folder containing the file you want to delete.
- Hover over the file and click the checkbox, or right-click on the file to open the context menu.
- Click the Delete option (trash bin icon) in the menu that appears.
- Confirm the deletion by clicking the Delete button.
- Once deleted, the file moves to the Deleted files section, where you can restore it if needed, or permanently delete it from there.
