Delete a Document


After completing this topic, you will be able to delete documents in the Library.


Steps:

  1. Notice that we have added a new section named Using Help to the Document Basics module.

    Step 1
  2. Click the tab Close button to close the WordPad Training outline.

    Step 2
  3. We have opened the Document Basics folder and the Related Documents toolpane.

     

    Notice that the Spell Checking module is checked out to you. The Using Help section is a New document that has never been checked into the Library.

    Step 3
  4. Select the document that you want to delete.

     

    Click the Spell Checking module.

    Step 4

  5. Notice that the module does not link to any child documents (other than the template).

    Step 5

  6. Delete the selected document.

     

    Click the Edit menu.

    Step 6
  7. Click the Delete command.

    Step 7
  8. Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion.

    Step 8
  9. A Partial Delete message appears.

     

    Click the View activity log link.

    Step 9
  10. Documents under version control must be checked in to delete them.

     

    Click the Close button to close the activity log.

    Step 10
  11. Click the OK button to close the Partial Delete dialog box.

    Step 11
  12. Check in the Spell Checking module so that you can delete it.

     

    Click the Check In button.

    Step 12

  13. Use the toolbar button to delete the document.

     

    Click the Delete button.

    Step 13

  14. Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion.

    Step 14
  15. Click the Using Help section.

    Step 15

  16. Notice that the Version column indicates that this is a new document.

     

    The Related Documents toolpane shows that the section links to the template and a glossary. The lower pane shows that the Document Basics module links to the Using Help section.

    Step 16
  17. Use the toolbar button to delete the selected document.

     

    Click the Delete button.

    Step 17
  18. Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion.

    Step 18

After completing this topic, you are able to delete documents in the Library.

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