# How to Delete a SharePoint List

> To delete a SharePoint list, navigate to your SharePoint site dashboard, select the list from the left-side panel, and open the Settings icon. Choose List Settings, then click the Delete This List option under the Permission and Management section to complete the deletion.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-a-sharepoint-list/
Apps: SharePoint
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b20ab56e05a00fe24a7/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the left-side panel and click the list you want to delete.
2. After that, tap the 'Settings' icon at the top-right corner.
3. Choose 'List Settings' from the list of options.
4. Subsequently, click the 'Delete This List' option under the Permission and Management section.
5. After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint list will be deleted immediately.