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xsophist
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Nov 7, 2019 3:08 AM UTC
Question

how to delete a file in photoshop

The software seems to be good...but the tech support is stupid.   Now I am either stupid ..or I dont see it... But how does someone delete a file from photoshop?  Like delete the entire project, not just undo, undo undo.   

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    antinet_smo
    antinet_smo
    Participating Frequently
    Sep 8, 2025 1:41 AM UTC

    THis is truly ludicrous. If it's recent files, it should say recent files. This makes it look like files are hanging around. Some files end up in my files, and THEN I can delete. Meanwhile, everything else is hanging somewhere in space. Unacceptable for paid software.

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    AndalusianAnne
    Known Participant
    Sep 12, 2025 5:12 PM UTC

    There are no three dots to click on. I am at the homepage and unable to delete these. There's nothing that shows how to do it.

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    Kevin Stohlmeyer.
    Kevin Stohlmeyer.
    Inspiring
    Sep 12, 2025 6:01 PM UTC

    @antinet_smo @AndalusianAnne I encourage you both to read through the replies by the Community Experts in this thread - both your questions and complaints were addressed:

    • You can only "delete" cloud documents, PS will not delete local files using the software. 
    • You can clear the recent files in your home screen by going to File>Open Recent>Clear Recent File List. 
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    pjglad
    pjglad
    Inspiring
    Nov 7, 2019 5:26 AM UTC

    Locate file on the home screen. Tap three dots then tap delete.

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      Admirable_Laughter16B6
      Participant
      Nov 27, 2020 5:50 PM UTC

      This answer does not work in the Photoshop CC interface (at least that I can find).  Can anyone explain in basic terms how to delete a file that appears on the opening sceen of Photoshop.  I don't have the 3 dots that should have a dropdown menu with "delete" anywhere to be found.  Thanks..

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        defaulttxody7k0j5lg
        Participant
        Nov 3, 2021 6:01 PM UTC

        How do you simply . . . delete a Photoshop file? It is not clear, for such a simple function. I have PS 21 and the three dots box does not allow for a Delete function. Please help. Thank you. 

         

         

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