You often need to delete documents and files in Microsoft 365, both stored online and offline.
This post fromMiniToolintroduces how to delete documents in Microsoft 365.
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Here is a forum.
Now, lets see how to delete documents in Microsoft 365.
The following instructions can also apply toOffice 2021, 2019, 2016, and 2013. you could directly delete the files via Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Here, we take the Microsoft Word as an example.
Step 1: OpenMicrosoft Word.
Go toFile>Homeand it’s possible for you to see a document list of recent items.

Step 2: Right-poke the file you want to remove, and selectDelete file.
Step 3: ClickDeletein the confirmation prompt that appears.
1.2 Stored on OneDrive
Step 1: Launch Microsoft Word.
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Go toFile>Homescroll to the bottom, and clickMore documents.
Step 2: Now, selectOneDrivefrom the left pane.
Step 3: Find the document file you want to remove, right-click it to selectDelete.

OneDrive is free online storage that comes with a Microsoft account.
This post tells you how to easily sync local folders to OneDrive.
Step 2: Now, locate the file you want to remove, right-click it to selectDelete.

1.2 Via File Explorer
Step 1: PressWindows+Eto openFile Explorer, and selectOneDrivefrom the navigation pane.
Step 2: Find the document you want to remove, right-click it to click theDeleteicon.
In this guide, we will teach how to remove Gallery from File Explorer on Windows 11.
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Here are two ways for you.
Final Words
How to delete documents in Microsoft 365?
This post provides ways for you and you should choose the corresponding methods based on your needs.
Besides, you had better back up your important data before performing the deletion with MiniTool ShadowMaker.