graphics\overbutt.gifDeleting directories and files in Midnight Commander

Midnight Commander prompts you before deleting directories and files. You can delete a directory and the files and subdirectories within it. You can delete multiple files simultaneously by tagging the files to delete.

To delete directories or files, you need write permission for the directory that contains the item you want to delete.

To delete a directory

1. In the working directory, choose the directory to delete.

2. Click File, Delete.

3. At the Delete prompt, choose one of the following options:

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To delete a file

1. In the working directory, choose the files to delete.

2. Click File, Delete.

3. At the Delete prompt, choose one of the following options:

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