Deleting a File: DEL command

 

Use the command DEL or DELETE to delete a file:

 

1Press F9 to access the action line
2Type del d:\path\filename.nb
3Press F10 to delete the file

The full word "delete" can be used instead of "del" in step 2.

 

Use the DIR (directory) command to delete a file from a folder.

 

1Press F9 to access the action line
2Type dir d:\path to obtain a list of files in the specified location.
3Press F9 and type del without pressing Enter or F10.
4Move the up and down arrow keys until you find the file you wish to delete.
5With the file highlighted, press F10 to delete the file.

 

Once a file has been deleted it cannot be recovered.

 

 

See also:

Deleting a File

Deleting a Directory: RD command