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Deleting files
We just started using sharepoint recently. There are files I need to delete, but when I delete them they come right back. Our administrator checked and made sure I was set up so I could delete. It did not fix the problem. See example - I am trying to delete the highlighted files. It lets me delete but they come right back.
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- What if you would try and delete them straight from within SharePoint Online (web browser)? It might provide you with more details than the OneDrive sync client.
JoostvdLinden Just tried that but can't find an option to delete. And won't let me drag to the recycle bin. Maybe they still do not have my permissions done correctly. Kelly
Hi Shs1201, Kelly,
That definitely looks like lack of permissions.
Unfortunately you cannot drag items from within a document library to the Recycle bin from within the SharePoint web site.
Do you see the "New" button which allows you to create a new folder or file? This helps us to determine if you have Edit permissions.
This behavior can also occur when, for example, a retention label has been applied to the documents.
