Module: Manage content

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Exercise 2 -- Permanently delete items from the recycle bin

Goal: Learn when and how to permanently remove content. Understand that permanent deletion cannot be taken back.

  1. Open the Recycle bin application.
  2. Select the item you want to delete permanently.
  3. Click Delete permanently.
  4. Review if the item isn’t referenced in some place where it should not be deleted from.
  5. If all looks good, confirm the action.

Permanent deletion cannot be undone. Before permanently deleting an item, ask yourself:

  • Are you sure this content will never be reused?
  • Does it contain large assets?
  • Could some other team member still need to use it as a reference in some place?

If you’re unsure, leave the item in the recycle bin, and answer those questions before the retention period expires.