# How to Delete Files in SharePoint

> To delete files in SharePoint, select the site library from the left-side panel, open the file's More Actions menu, choose Delete, and confirm the deletion to successfully remove the selected site file.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-delete-files-in-sharepoint/
Apps: SharePoint
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a3b64ab56e05a00fe2a7f/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Head over to the left-side panel and click the site library that contains the files you want to delete.
2. Hover your mouse cursor over the file you want to delete and then click the 'More Actions' button.
3. Choose 'Delete' from the list of options.
4. Tap 'Delete' one more time to confirm your request.
5. After completing these steps, the selected site file will be deleted.