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Can't delete files via photoshop

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December 10, 2018
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Hello

Maybe someone had a similar issue in the past and can help me. When i try to delete files via photoshop, program doesn't respond. I mean if photoshop open and I go to File-Open and try to delete something I can't, but I could before. Please help me, people)

delite

Correct answer jane-e

NikitaZ wrote

"I'm mac user (forgot to mention). Thank you very much."

You’re welcome — what happened, then, is that before you were on a Windows system and now you are on a Mac.

To delete the file on a Mac:

Drag the title bar so its in its own window
Cmd + click the title bar
Click the folder to go to the Finder
Cmd + Delete to delete the file
Close the file in PS; it is already deleted

Jane

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AndalusianAnne

Known Participant

I'm in Windows and cannot delete files on the homepage in Photoshop. Please help there are no three dots to click on

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Aleke

Community Manager

Hi @AndalusianAnne, thanks for reaching out! Could you share a bit more about what’s going on?

Which version of Photoshop are you using? What exactly happens when you try to delete a file? If you’re able to share a screenshot of what you’re seeing, that would really help us get a better idea of what might be happening.

Thanks so much!

Alek

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Thomas25933806ifri

Participant

Too true, I cant delete files and I have spent half an hour trying.

Stephen Marsh

Community Expert

@Thomas25933806ifri wrote:

Too true, I cant delete files and I have spent half an hour trying.

More info please.

jane-e

Community Expert

Hi NikitaZ,

In Windows, you can’t delete a file from the Open dialog box (or ever) when the file is open — only when it is closed.

On a Mac, you can’t do file management in the Open dialog box, but you can delete, move, and rename a file in the Finder when the file is open.

That’s why we need to know your operating system to give the best answer, thanks!

~ Jane

NikitaZ-EPYQzNAuthor

Participant

I'm mac user (forgot to mention). Thank you very much

jane-e

Correct answer

Community Expert

NikitaZ wrote

"I'm mac user (forgot to mention). Thank you very much."

You’re welcome — what happened, then, is that before you were on a Windows system and now you are on a Mac.

To delete the file on a Mac:

Drag the title bar so its in its own window
Cmd + click the title bar
Click the folder to go to the Finder
Cmd + Delete to delete the file
Close the file in PS; it is already deleted

Jane

JJMack

Community Expert

What OS are you using I believe Photoshop uses your system file Open Dialog. On windows 10 I do not see a Problem using Photoshop File>Open Windows lets me delete files I have the right access right to.