The K Desktop Environment

2.2. Deleting Files and Directories

Konqueror gives you three ways to dispose of an unwanted file or directory:

Note

Theoretically, even "shredded" files can be recovered by someone with enough skill and determination.

The simplest way of removing a file or directory is to position the mouse pointer over its name or icon and press the right mouse button mouse button, which will bring up a menu containing the options Move to Trash, Delete and Shred.

Or, if you have "selected" the item, the Menubar Edit menu will give you the choice of "Move to Trash", "Delete" and "Shred" options.

Del will move a selected item or items to Trash.

Shift+Del will really, truly and irrevocably delete the selected item or items.

Ctrl+Shift+Del will shred the selected item or items.

Note

You won't be able to remove a file or directory if you don't have the necessary permissions, see the section on Super User Mode for further details.