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Working with Multiple File Delete

Choose the files you want to delete by hovering over them and clicking the checkmark. Then, click the “Delete” icon on the upper menu.

Selected files in a SharePoint library with the Delete icon on the Virto Multiple File Operations menu

When the Delete window appears over your document library, review your selections and click “Delete” in the upper-left.

Virto bulk Delete window showing selected files for review with the Delete button in the upper-left

A confirmation window will appear. Click “OK” to confirm the deletion.

Confirmation dialog prompting OK to confirm the bulk file deletion

You will see the log data for the deleted files.

Log data report listing the files removed by Virto Multiple File Delete

The files you’ve deleted can be found in the Recycle Bin. Simply click “Recycle Bin” in the left-hand menu.

Recycle Bin link in the SharePoint left-hand menu where deleted files can be found

If you want to restore deleted files, tick these items, then choose “Restore Selection” on the ribbon.

Selected items in the Recycle Bin with the Restore Selection button on the ribbon

If you’d like to permanently delete items, check the “Permanent delete” box in the upper right corner of the Delete window.

Virto bulk Delete window with the Permanent delete checkbox enabled in the upper-right corner

After the items are permanently deleted, you will see a report of the deleted files.

Report listing the files that were permanently deleted by Virto Multiple File Delete

Updated on June 17, 2026