| Minimum Software Version | 8.18.10 |
| Solution(s) | Hearings ⨉ Cases International ✓ Cases US ✓ Institutions ⨉ Counsel ✓ |
When a document or transcript is deleted in Opus 2, it is not immediately removed from the system. Instead, deleted files are first moved to the Trash, where they can be restored if required. Files are only permanently removed once they are deleted from the Trash.
This two‑step process helps prevent accidental data loss while still allowing users to fully remove files when necessary.
How to Delete a Document or Transcript
Step 1: Identify the File(s)
Navigate to the Documents tab and locate the document(s) or transcript(s) you want to remove.
- Use Find, Filter, or Search tools to narrow results if working with a large document set.
Step 2: Select the File(s)
Select one or more documents or transcripts using the tick‑boxes on the left‑hand side of the table.
Step 3: Open the Actions Menu
Click the Actions dropdown menu at the top of the Documents page.
Step 4: Delete the File(s)
From the Actions menu, select Delete.
Step 5: Confirm Deletion
Confirm the action by clicking Yes, move to trash.
At this stage:
- The file(s) are removed from the Documents tab
- The file(s) are sent to the Trash for potential recovery
Managing Deleted Files in the Trash
Step 6: Open the Trash
Click the Project button and select Trash from the dropdown menu.
Deleted files remain in the Trash until they are restored or permanently deleted.
Step 7: Select Files in Trash
On the Trash screen, select the file(s) using the tick‑boxes on the left‑hand side.
Step 8: Restore or Permanently Delete
Click the Actions menu and choose one of the following:
Restore
- Returns the file(s) to the Documents tab
Permanently Delete
- Fully removes the file(s) from the Opus 2 system
- This action cannot be undone
Example:
Accidentally deleted a transcript? Restore it from the Trash.
Confident it is no longer needed? Permanently delete it to remove it entirely from the system.