How do I delete and restore files?
Open a file, choose Move to bin, and confirm; your plan determines how long you can restore it. To keep a file without showing it in the main view, archive it instead.
Deleting a file in Visualist is reversible. Files go to the bin first, so a mistake is easy to undo, and you can archive a file when you want it out of the way but not gone.
Move a file to the bin
- Open the file. From your library, open the file you want to remove.
- Move it to the bin. Open the file menu and choose
Move to bin. - Confirm. Read the confirmation prompt for your item and check how long you have to restore it. Choose
Confirm.
If you delete a folder, Visualist moves the folder and everything inside it to the bin together, and the same restore window applies.
How long you can restore
A deleted file stays in the bin for a window that depends on your plan, then it is removed permanently:
- Free: 7 days
- Starter: 30 days
- Core: 6 months
- Growth: 12 months
To bring a file back, open the bin within that window and restore it. After the window passes, the file is gone for good. For the full restore flow, see How do I restore something from the bin?.
You can clear the bin yourself with Empty bin now. This deletes everything in the bin immediately, and you will be asked to confirm with I'm sure because it cannot be undone.
Archive instead of delete
If you want a file out of your main view but not deleted, choose Archive from the file menu instead. Archiving sets the file aside, and you can restore it later whenever you need it. Archiving is the better choice for finished work you may want to refer back to. To keep your active files tidy in the first place, see How do I organize my library?.