Deleting a document permanently removes it from the system unless it is linked outside of the folder, in which case it will be unlinked from the current folder. All attached files and URLs are also deleted.
Tip Instead of deleting documents, change the lifecycle status to Obsolete.
To delete a document:
In the ribbon, in the Document group, click Delete. A confirmation page appears.
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