How to Delete a Bucket in Microsoft Planner
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a Bucket in Microsoft Planner: step-by-step guide
Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'.
After that, find and select a plan from the given list.
Find the bucket you want to delete, then tap the 'More Options' button next to it.
Subsequently, pick 'Delete' from the choices.
Tap 'Delete' one more time to confirm your request.
After completing these steps, the selected bucket will be deleted.
Quick answer: To delete a bucket in Microsoft Planner, go to the left-side panel, click 'My Plans', and select a plan. Find the bucket, tap the 'More Options' button, pick 'Delete', and confirm the request by tapping 'Delete' once more to successfully remove the selected bucket.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Remove an unwanted bucket in Microsoft by opening your plan, selecting bucket options, and confirming the deletion. This guide shows how to delete a Bucket in Microsoft Planner in 6 steps, starting with "Go to the left-side panel and click 'My Plans'" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected bucket will be deleted". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to delete a Bucket in Microsoft Planner?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft. Related guides: How to Delete a Group in Microsoft Planner, How to Delete a Plan in Microsoft Planner and How to Delete Blank Pages in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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