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Can't delete empty folder
MichaelDano I believe you may have an hidden file inside the folder.
Could you check it via PowerShell ?
Here you have already a PowerShell script as sample: https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2018/08/sharepoint-online-powershell-to-get-all-files-in-document-library.html
If you have owner rights try to check in the Library settings for "Manage files which have no checked in version"
As owner you can see if a user left a file without checked in version.
This may be the reason why you are not able to delete the folder
MichaelDano I believe you may have an hidden file inside the folder.
Could you check it via PowerShell ?
Here you have already a PowerShell script as sample: https://www.sharepointdiary.com/2018/08/sharepoint-online-powershell-to-get-all-files-in-document-library.html
- mr_w1nst0n - Thanks - you were right.
How do I unhide the files?
Why does this happen in the first place?MichaelDano there may be multiple reasons for that. Sometimes it depends from the application/OS system you are using.
In my case it was Autocad generating hidden files in the folder (synchronized to SP).
Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom also generate hidden files sometimes
If they are not needed, you can delete the files directly via PowerShell