Delete a Document

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This article will show you how to delete a document from the Document Center.

Important Note:

A deleted document will stop showing in the search results around 24 hours after deleting it.

Who can use this feature?

System Administrator | Owner | Publisher

Instructions

  1. Sign in to your website

  2. Navigate to the Document Center module: The Content tab of the Modules drop-down menu with the Document Center module highlighted.

    1. Click the Modules drop-down menu

    2. Make sure you are on the Content tab

    3. Select Document Center from the list of module options

  3. Click the Document Center tab: The Document Center module with the Document Center tab highlighted.

  4. Select the folder that contains the item you wish to delete:The Document Center with a folder highlighted for selection.

  5. Click the Actions button next to the item you want to delete: The Document Center with the Actions (three dot) menu for a single document highlighted.

  6. Select Unpublish from the list of options: The Document Center with an Actions menu for a document expanded and the Unpublish option highlighted.

    • If the document/file is currently posted on any pages, you will receive a notification with links to the references. To proceed, click the Continue button

  7. Verify that the document's status is now Draft: The Document Center with the document status for a document set to Draft after being unpublished.

  8. Click the document's Actions button: The Document Center with the Actions menu (three dot) icon highlighted for a document.

  9. Select Delete from the list of options: The Document Center with a draft status document's Actions menu expanded and the Delete option highlighted.

  10. Click the OK (okay) button on the popup that says, "Are you sure you want to delete this item?": The pop-up confirmation message in the Document Center for deleting a document with the OK button highlighted.