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Delete files shared in chat

Files shared in Chat are stored to OneDrive, but there is no way to delete file from within Teams. When file is deleted from OneDrive, it is (of course) no longer available and the individual gets a "Sorry, we couldn't find you file" error.

I would like to remove the shared file entry from the Teams chat.

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  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Totally agree - I think Anonymous on July 11 2019 has phrased it well:

    I propose: 1) deleting from chat, remove from Chat only (including permissions). 2) Deleting from OneDrive deletes from both OneDrive and Chat.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Seems like a major mistake not to allow this functionality. Hopefully they fix it soon.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Also agree to other users, that this is a mandatory function for collaboration with others. I really don't understand why it was decided to skip this function...

  • Jason Aucker commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    It's frustrating if I add the wrong file to the chat and can't get rid if it...and then it's in there with all the other valid files for the conversation.

  • DA. Freiberg commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Yes, it's absolutely stupid that I can't delete files from the Teams chat. Also, I only have the most recent files list in my One Drive Microsoft Teams Chat files, from July or so. Where would I find the ones from March-July?

  • Fred commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    The one who shared the file is the only one who can delete it.
    The file needs to be clicked inside the tchat, then click on the 3 dots, and click DELETE.
    But a delete button would be nice under the file section.

    Good day ! :-)

  • Louise commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Totally agree - I think Anonymous on July 11 2019 has phrased it well:

    I propose: 1) deleting from chat, remove from Chat only (including permissions). 2) Deleting from OneDrive deletes from both OneDrive and Chat.

  • armin commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    the same is needed for files stored in the Files section of Teams, no chance to delete them.

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    This should be an option! I would like the ease of deleting these as another supervisor and I share files daily.

  • Helen Chown commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Yes please - if nothing else for information security in case 'clicky fingers' upload the wrong document!!

  • Ahmed El-shafahy commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    Why is this not available? It is very frustrating to not be able to remove files - I now have wrong versions up-loaded that cannot be removed and it is causing confusion and clutter! Please add the capability to remove files in chats!
    Please make the delete option available in the Files tab too

  • Anonymous commented  ·   ·  Flag as inappropriate

    "I was having the same issues but managed to delete the file within teams by going into the chat itself (not 'files') and delete the message that said I had shared the file. Use the three dots next to the emoji reactions."

    This needs to be shared much more widely, until a considerably more elegant solution is provided.

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