I don’t see a delete icon in my files.app

I have the files app on my iPhone but I don’t see a delete icon.

I have old files I want to get rid of.

Posted on Feb 26, 2023 05:38 PM

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SravanKrA

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Posted on Feb 26, 2023 09:52 PM

Firmly press any folder or file, you will have the delete option. Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory

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SravanKrA

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Feb 26, 2023 09:52 PM in response to Blahklv

Firmly press any folder or file, you will have the delete option. Please see the pic below which is self-explanatory

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Feb 27, 2023 03:57 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you!

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