# Deleting files

You can delete files in the workspace as follows.
This topic describes the following operations:

- Deleting files
- Deleting files from the recycle bin

## Deleting files

Procedure
1.
Select one or more files to delete and either select [Delete] from the [Edit] menu or just press the <Delete> key.
The files disappear from the workspace.
If [Use Recycle Bin] has been selected in [General] under [DocuWorks Desk Options] in the [Preferences] dialog box, the files will move to the recycle bin.
Note

- If you select [Undo] from the [Edit] menu after deleting files, the deleted files will reappear in the original location in the workspace.
- It is possible to delete DocuWorks files and folders without using the recycle bin even it has been set to be used by pressing the <Shift> + <Delete> keys.

## Deleting files from the recycle bin

You can delete files from the recycle bin as follows.
Procedure
1.
Select [Empty Recycle Bin] from the [File] menu.
When the confirmation message appears, click [Yes].
The recycle bin will be emptied.