Can't delete Pages document

Using macOS Big Sur and Pages 12.1 I've tried everything I can think of to delete some unneeded Pages documents including dragging them to trash but nothing works. How is it done?

iMac 27″, macOS 11.7

Posted on Jul 9, 2023 10:46 AM

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3 replies

VikingOSX

Level 10

122,304 points

Jul 9, 2023 12:30 PM in response to MartinLiss

Close the document(s) and quit Pages. Then, if on your local drive, select the Pages document in the Finder and press cmd+delete.

MartinLiss Author

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Jul 9, 2023 12:33 PM in response to VikingOSX

Thanks.

VikingOSX

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Jul 9, 2023 12:36 PM in response to MartinLiss

You are welcome.

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