you might take these actions from a computer or the Google Docs mobile app for iOS or Android.
Google automatically deletes documents from the trash after 30 days.
Here’s how to do it from a computer.
Use the menu on the left to selectTrash.
To recover a deleted document, right-click it and chooseRestore.
you could select more than one at once by holding downCtrlin Windows orCommandin macOS as you make your selection.
See the section at the bottom of this page for some help.
With the Google Docs app open, tap the menu at the top left.
You might notice that unlike the desktop version, you’ll find only your deleted documents here.
If you’re after other kinds of files, repeat these first two steps in the Google Drive app.
Tap the three-lined menu button at the top left and then selectTrash.
SelectEmpty trashand then confirm withDelete forever.
Are Your Google Docs Really Gone?
While the undo has a quick time limit, you could still get the file back.
However, are you actually sure it’s been deleted?
The first thing you should do is check recent activity.
Use the small(i)button at the top right of Google Drive to open a details pane.
In theActivitytab is a list of everything that has happened on your account.
