How to delete files with google disk

Method 1: PC-version Google Disc

Cloudy warehouse Google disk allows you to easily save, synchronize, share and edit files from various devices. To delete one object or a whole folder, such a browser will be needed only a few minutes.

Important! When you delete a file from the cloud, it will also automatically be deleted on all gadgets that are synchronized with each other. You can restore accidentally erased documents through the "Basket" section. In this case, objects displaced in it are removed automatically after 30 days.

1. Open Google Disc and go to the folder from which you want to delete files.



2. If the desired document is not located in the folder, you can immediately click on the string with its name left mouse button. To mark multiple items at a time (range), hold the "SHIFT" button on the keyboard while selecting, or "Ctrl" to specify individual files.



3. A string with additional options will appear at the top of the top. Select the "Basket" icon.



4. Within a few seconds, it is possible to note the action and restore remote materials. To do this, simply click on "Mark" in the lower left corner.

Deleting files from "Basket"

You can finally erase the file with Google disk only by removing it from the "Basket". Note that after completing the following instructions, the files are not subject to recovery.

1. Open your google disk and go to the "Basket" section.



2. To highlight one file, it is enough to click on it with the left mouse button. If you want to mark a few, then by holding the "SHIFT" button (Range) or "Ctrl" (not running in a row) on the keyboard, select them.



3. A string with additional functions appears at the top of the top. Click on the "Basket" icon to finally delete an object with a google disk.



4. For instant removal of all materials, click on an inverted triangle, and then to "Clean the basket".

Method 2: Mobile Applications

Google's branded mobile applications for smartphones on iOS and Android work otherwise than the computer version, but also allow you to perform all the necessary actions. The order to delete files in iOS and Android is slightly different due to the difference in the interface, so we consider instructions for each case separately.

Option 1: iOS

1. Open the Google Disc application and log in to your account.



2. Go to the folder in which the files are located to delete.



3. To highlight the object, it is enough to hold the finger on it within a few seconds before the additional options appear. If you want to immediately erase several, then after the first element mark alternately tap them. At the same time, you can allocate up to 50 points.



4. Next Touch the "Basket" button located on the panel that appears.



5. Click "Delete".

Deleting files from "Basket"

Consider how to completely erase the object with the Google disk by removing it from the "Basket". It is important to note that in iOS 13 and newer versions to highlight multiple files here will not work. You must or delete one by one, or immediately clear the entire folder.

1. Run the Google Disc application and tap three horizontal strips on the left side of the screen.



2. Go to the "Basket" section.



3. Opposite the file you want to completely delete, press three points to go to the options section.



4. Touch the Delete Forever button.



5. For instant cleaning of the entire basket, tap three horizontal points in the upper right corner.



6. Select "Clear Cart".

Option 2: Android

1. Open the Google Disc application and pass authorization.



2. Select the folder or files you want to remove from the disk.



3. Press and hold the object for a few seconds to mark it. You can also delete several files at once, highlighting them.



4. Next, tap the "Basket" button with your finger at the top of the screen. Note that the deletion will occur immediately without additional confirmation.

Deleting files from "Basket"

Deleting files from the "Basket" Google disk will make it possible to release a place in the cloud storage. On some Android smartphones, the problem has arisen with the latest update: it is impossible to immediately clear the entire basket. We recommend using a computer for this purpose.

1. Run the Google Disc application and on the left side are taping three horizontal strips.



2. Go to the "Basket" section.



3. Hold a couple of seconds on the first object. To highlight the following enough just touch them.



4. Note all files for final deletion, press three vertical points.



5. Tap "Delete Forever".