When using Remove Former Members, common questions usually focus on data handover, deletion impact, and seat release; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
Do I need to transfer documents before deleting a former member?
- Check whether the member still owns company documents or other pending data.
- If the system warns that untransferred data still exists, complete the handover first by following the prompt.
- After important data has been handled, proceed with deletion for a cleaner result.
What is the difference between deleting a former member and disabling a member?
- Deleting a former member removes the member record from the directory, and the action cannot be undone.
- Disabling is usually used to temporarily stop access while keeping the member information.
- If you still need to observe or retain historical information, disable first and delete later when no retention is needed.
How to remove a former member in WPS on Windows without losing important data?
- Review whether the member still has documents or other data that should be handed over.
- Use the system prompt during deletion to transfer data first when needed.
- Confirm that the important data has been handled before you finish deleting the former member record.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Former Member | A member record for a person who has already left the organization and is now in a former-member status. |
| Data Handover | The process of transferring documents or related data that still need to be kept before deleting a member. |
| Company Seat | A seat or quota in the enterprise account that can be assigned to a member for use. |