How to Use WPS Cloud Document Trash on macOS

Use WPS Cloud Document Trash with 3 how-to topics: restore deleted files, empty the trash, and view trash file details and filters; 2 topics are free and 1 topic is membership-related.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Restore Deleted Files

Entry point: WPS Cloud Documents → Trash → right-click a file → Restore

1. Open WPS and click WPS Cloud Documents in the left sidebar.
2. Open the Trash tab.
3. Right-click the file you want to recover and select Restore.
4. If you need to handle multiple files, select the checkboxes before the files and then choose Restore or Permanently Delete.
5. Files deleted within 7 days can be restored directly. Restoring files deleted more than 7 days ago is membership-related.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The selected file is removed from the Trash list.
• Next actions: You can return to the original cloud location and continue viewing or editing the restored file.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you click Permanently Delete by mistake, the file is removed from Trash directly, so confirm the action before proceeding.
• Membership: Restoring files deleted more than 7 days ago is membership-related.
• Environment limits: Stay signed in and connected to the internet when restoring cloud files.

2. Empty the Trash

Entry point: Trash → Empty Trash

1. Open the Trash page.
2. Click Empty Trash at the top of the page.
3. Confirm the prompt to permanently remove all files currently stored in Trash.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The Trash list is cleared.
• Next actions: You can continue using Trash for later deleted files.
• No side effects: Existing cloud files outside Trash are not affected.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not review files before emptying Trash, you may remove files that still need to be restored.
• Environment limits: This action affects every file currently in Trash, so review the list carefully before confirming.

3. View Trash File Details and Filters

Entry point: the related list area at the top of the WPS Cloud Documents page

1. Open WPS Cloud Documents and go to the Trash-related list page.
2. Check the All Types filter to narrow the list by file type.
3. Review Deletion Time to confirm when a file was moved to Trash.
4. Review File Location to confirm where the file was stored before deletion.
5. Use Settings to adjust the list view, or open File Info to check details for the selected file.

Success Criteria

• UI state: The list shows file type, deletion time, file location, and related details.
• Next actions: You can continue with restore, deletion, or file review based on the filtered results.

Tips While Using

• Common mistakes: If you do not filter by file type before batch actions, you may select the wrong files.
• Environment limits: List details depend on cloud sync status, so a stable internet connection is recommended.