Move a Document to Trash, Restore It, or Delete It Permanently
Move a file to trash, then either restore it or permanently delete it from the trash view.
For School administrators, Accountants, Teachers, Staff. Updated 2026-08-01.
Overview
Moving a file to trash is reversible; it can be restored from the Trash view. Permanently deleting a file from trash cannot be undone. A file that was never trashed, or already permanently deleted, cannot be restored.
Steps
- Open a file's menu and select Move to trash
- Switch to the Trash view
- Select Restore to bring it back, or Delete permanently to remove it for good
Common problems
Restore fails saying the file is not found in trash
The file was never trashed, or has already been permanently deleted, and cannot be restored.