Users can delete documents from an AODocs library (if they have permission).

When a user deletes a document, it goes to the AODocs library trash and stays there for the defined library retention period. It is then permanently deleted. Learn more: Manage the retention period of deleted files.

During the retention period, library administrators can:

• permanently delete the document
• restore the document

This article explains how to:

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Delete documents from a view

Note: You can also delete folders in views. Learn more: Delete folders in AODocs. 

1. In a view, select one or more documents you want to delete.

2. Click the Delete button in the action bar.

3. If required, add a comment to indicate the reason for deleting the document.

Note: The comment is visible to library administrators if they have the URL of the deleted document. The comment appears as the reason for the deletion. Learn more: View details about a deleted document.

4. Click Delete in the confirmation message.

Delete documents from the document page

1. Open a document.

2. Open the More actions menu and select Delete.

3. If required, add a comment to indicate the reason for deleting the document.

Note: The comment is visible to library administrators if they have the URL of the deleted document. The comment appears as the reason for the deletion. Learn more: View details about a deleted document.

4. Click Delete.