Efficiently Delete Multiple Google Docs Simultaneously- A Step-by-Step Guide

How to Delete Several Google Docs at Once

Deleting multiple Google Docs at once can be a time-consuming task if done individually. However, with the help of a few simple steps, you can easily delete several Google Docs in a matter of minutes. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting multiple Google Docs simultaneously.

1. Open Google Drive

To begin, open your Google Drive by visiting drive.google.com. If you are not already signed in to your Google account, sign in with your credentials.

2. Select the Docs you want to delete

In your Google Drive, you will see a list of all your documents, including Google Docs. To select multiple documents, click on the first document you want to delete, then hold down the ‘Ctrl’ (or ‘Cmd’ on a Mac) key and click on each additional document you want to delete. Alternatively, you can click on the first document, then scroll down and use the ‘Shift’ key to select a range of documents.

3. Open the ‘More’ menu

Once you have selected the documents you want to delete, click on the ‘More’ menu, which appears as three vertical dots in the upper-right corner of the selected documents. This menu will display several options, including ‘Delete,’ ‘Move to trash,’ and more.

4. Delete the selected documents

From the ‘More’ menu, click on ‘Delete.’ A confirmation dialog box will appear, asking you to confirm the deletion. Click ‘Delete’ again to confirm, and the selected documents will be moved to the trash.

5. Empty the trash

If you want to permanently delete the documents from your Google Drive, you need to empty the trash. To do this, go to the left-hand sidebar and click on ‘Trash.’ Then, click on the ‘Empty trash’ button at the top of the page. This will permanently delete the documents from your Google Drive.

By following these simple steps, you can delete several Google Docs at once, saving you time and effort. Remember that once the documents are deleted, they cannot be recovered, so make sure you have a backup or a copy of the documents if needed.