How to Use WPS Cloud Document Recycle Bin on Windows

Last updated:July 17, 2026

Use WPS Cloud Document Recycle Bin with 3 how-to topics, including restoring deleted files, emptying the recycle bin, and viewing recycle bin file details; 2 topics are available without membership and 1 is membership-related.

How-to Index

#TopicMembership
11. Restore Deleted FilesMembership-related
22. Empty the Recycle BinFree
33. View Recycle Bin File DetailsFree

How-to Guide

1. Restore Deleted Files

Entry point: Cloud Docs → Recycle Bin → Right-click a file → Restore

  1. Open WPS and click Cloud Docs in the left navigation pane.
  2. Select the Recycle Bin tab.
  3. Right-click the file you want to restore and select Restore.
  4. If you need batch actions, select the checkboxes in front of the files and then choose Restore or Permanently Delete.
  5. Files deleted within 7 days can be restored directly. Files deleted more than 7 days ago require WPS membership.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The selected file is removed from the recycle bin list.
  • Next actions: You can return to My Cloud Files to find and open the restored file.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you right-click before selecting the correct file, you may not restore the intended item.
  • Membership: Restoring files deleted more than 7 days ago requires WPS membership.
  • Environment limits: You need to stay signed in and connected to the internet while restoring cloud files.

2. Empty the Recycle Bin

Entry point: Recycle Bin → Empty Recycle Bin

  1. Open the recycle bin page.
  2. Click Empty Recycle Bin at the top.
  3. Confirm the prompt to permanently delete all files in the recycle bin.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: The recycle bin list is cleared or no longer shows the previous files.
  • Next actions: You can return to the cloud document page and continue managing other files.
  • No side effects: No deleted file is restored during this action.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: Emptying the recycle bin before checking whether some files still need to be kept may prevent later recovery.
  • Environment limits: This action only applies to files currently stored in the WPS cloud document recycle bin.

3. View Recycle Bin File Details

Entry point: Top area of My Cloud Files / recycle bin list area

  1. Open the cloud document area in WPS Office.
  2. Check the filters and information fields at the top or in the list.
  3. Use All Types to filter the cloud file type you need.
  4. Check Deletion Time to see when the file was moved to the recycle bin.
  5. Check File Location to confirm where the file was stored before deletion.
  6. Use Settings to adjust the list view or customize displayed columns.
  7. Use File Info to view detailed information for the selected file.

Success Criteria

  • UI state: You can see file type, deletion time, file location, or other file details.
  • Next actions: You can continue with restore, filtering, or cleanup based on that information.

Tips While Using

  • Common mistakes: If you only look at the file name and ignore deletion time or file location, you may choose the wrong file.
  • Environment limits: You need to enter the cloud document area before these information fields are available.