How to Delete Files in WPS Cloud Documents on macOS

Use Delete Files in WPS Cloud Documents through 4 how-to topics covering right-click deletion, batch deletion, Recycle Bin recovery, and shared file considerations; use the How-to Index to jump to the task you need.

How-to Index

How-to Guide

1. Delete a Single Cloud File from the Right-Click Menu

Entry: My Cloud Documents list → right-click menu → Delete File

1. Open WPS Office and sign in to your account.
2. Go to My Cloud Documents.
3. Find the file you want to delete.
4. Right-click the file and select Delete File.
5. Click Delete in the confirmation dialog.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The target file is removed from the current cloud document list.
• What you can do next: Continue deleting other files or open the Recycle Bin to review deleted items.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Confirming deletion before checking the file name carefully.
• Environment note: Keep your account signed in and your internet connection available.

2. Delete Multiple Cloud Files in a Batch

Entry: My Cloud Documents → select files → batch action bar → Delete File

1. Open the My Cloud Documents file list.
2. Select multiple files that you want to delete.
3. Click Delete File in the batch action bar at the top.
4. Confirm the deletion.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The selected files are removed from the list together.
• What you can do next: Continue batch cleanup or open the Recycle Bin to check the result.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Selecting files that still need to be kept.
• Environment note: Batch deletion also requires an internet connection.

3. Recover a Deleted File from the Recycle Bin

Entry: Home → Open → Recycle Bin

1. On the WPS Office Home page, click Open.
2. Open Recycle Bin.
3. Find the file you want to recover.
4. Click Recover.
5. Return to My Cloud Documents and confirm that the file is back.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The file is removed from the Recycle Bin and appears again in My Cloud Documents.
• What you can do next: Open the recovered file to view or edit it.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Not checking My Cloud Documents after recovery.
• Environment note: This applies to files that have already been moved to the WPS Cloud Documents Recycle Bin.

4. Confirm the Impact Before Deleting a Shared File

Entry: Shared file list or cloud file list → confirm before deletion

1. Find the target file in My Cloud Documents or a related shared file list.
2. Confirm whether other members are still using the file.
3. If you still need to delete it, follow the single-file or batch deletion steps.
4. Notify collaborators after deletion if follow-up action is needed.

Success Criteria

• Interface result: The file is deleted as expected, and collaborators are aware of the change.
• What you can do next: The team can recover the file from the Recycle Bin if needed or continue organizing other files.

Tips While Using

• Common mistake: Deleting a shared file without checking with collaborators first.
• Environment note: In collaborative work, confirm the file's purpose before deletion.