Delete file bypassing recycle bin

Hi,

How can I delete a file permanently bypassing the recylce bin? This used to be simple but I can't find the option on Big Sur.

Posted on Apr 11, 2021 11:05 AM

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Posted on Apr 11, 2021 7:17 PM

What is the "recycle bin?"


cmd-opt-delete will "delete immediately."

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Apr 11, 2021 8:21 PM in response to Barney-15E

Thanks,


Is the keyboard shortcut the only way to do this now? I tend to forget keyboard shortcuts so prefer to use file>delete etc. but I don't see this anywhere anymore.


I was hoping this method would solve the proble I am having:



I have checked the file and 'locked' is unckecked and also greyed out. All options are set to 'read & write'

can you help?




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