To delete a file or folder

1. In My Computer or Windows Explorer, locate the file or folder you want to delete.

2. Click the file or folder.

3. On the File menu, click Delete.

Tips:

If you want to retrieve a file you have deleted, look in the Recycle Bin. Your deleted file remains in the Recycle Bin until you empty it.

You can also drag file or folder icons onto the Recycle Bin icon. If you press SHIFT while dragging, the item will be deleted from your computer without being stored in the Recycle Bin.

Macintosh

1. In the Finder, locate the file you want to delete.

2. Click the file or folder.

3. Drag the file into the trash can.

Tip

If you want to retrieve a file you have deleted, look in the trash can (double click to open the trash). Your deleted file remains in the trash can until you select Empty Trash from the Special Menu. To remove a file from the trash can, select it and select Put Away from the File menu.