How to Delete a SharePoint List
- George Apostolov
How to Delete a SharePoint List: step-by-step guide
Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the left-side panel and click the list you want to delete.
After that, tap the 'Settings' icon at the top-right corner.
Choose 'List Settings' from the list of options.
Subsequently, click the 'Delete This List' option under the Permission and Management section.
After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint list will be deleted immediately.
Quick answer: 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.
About this SharePoint tutorial
Remove an unwanted SharePoint list by accessing its settings and selecting the delete option under permission and management. This guide shows how to delete a SharePoint List in 5 steps, starting with "Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the left-side panel and..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint list will be deleted immediately". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real SharePoint 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 SharePoint List?
5 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 SharePoint data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under SharePoint. Related guides: How to Delete a SharePoint Page, How to Delete a SharePoint Site and How to Delete a SharePoint Subsite. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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