# How to Delete a File in Dropbox

> To remove unwanted items in Dropbox, sign in to the website, browse to the target folder, and select the file. Click the Delete option or trash bin icon from the menu, and then confirm the deletion. The removed file will move to the Deleted files section.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-a-file-in-dropbox/
Apps: Dropbox
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3afcab56e05a00fe220d/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Go to the Dropbox website and sign in to your account.
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.
4. Click on the "Delete" option (trash bin icon) in the menu that appears.
5. Confirm the deletion by clicking “Delete.”
6. Once deleted, the file moves to the "Deleted files" section, where you can restore it if needed, unless you permanently delete it from there.