Google Drive is an excellent cloud storage solution that can be accessed from many devices. Whether you do most of your uploading or downloading to Google Drive from a PC, Chromebook, or mobile device, there will come a time when you'll need to delete a file (or two).
Fortunately, the deletion process couldn't be easier. We've also put together this handy guide to show you how to get rid of your Drive content in a few different ways.
How to delete a file
Step 1: Go to the home page of your Google Drive account
Step 2: To delete a file, right-click the file you want to delete, and then click the Remove button at the bottom of the drop-down menu
Step 3: Alternatively, tap on the file you want to delete and then inside the top bar where all the tools are located, tap on the trash icon labeled “Remove.”
Step 4: To confirm deletion of a file, you have to go to the Google Drive Trash page in the sidebar section and tap on Trash
Step 5: Right-click on the file you sent to the trash and press the Delete Forever button.
Another way you can delete a file is to click on the file once and then select the Delete Forever icon at the top right