OneDrive for Business (Office365): How to Permanently Delete a Document

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To Permanently Delete a Document:

1. From the front page of OneDrive, look for and click the Recycle bin tab on the left side of the screen. 

Screen shot of Recycle bin tab



2. When the page opens, find the document you wish to delete and check the box next to the title.

Screen shot of document and its check box

 

3. After checking the box, select Delete Selection. 

Screen shot of delete selection



4. Your selection will now be removed from the recycling bin, permanently deleting it. 

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