How to Delete a File in Dropbox

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

1. Sign in to your account on the Dropbox website.
2. Browse to the folder containing the file you want to delete.
3. Hover over the file and click the checkbox, or right-click on the file to open the context menu.
4. Click the Delete option (trash bin icon) in the menu that appears.
5. Confirm the deletion by clicking the Delete button.
6. Once deleted, the file moves to the Deleted files section, where you can restore it if needed, or permanently delete it from there.