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Delete File or Folder

Delete File or Folder activity that deletes a file or folder from the specified location in OneDrive or SharePoint.

UiPath.MicrosoftOffice365.Activities.Files.DeleteItemConnections

Description​

Deletes a file or folder from the specified location in OneDrive or SharePoint.

Scopes​

This activity requires the following scopes:

  • Files.ReadWrite.All

OR

  • Sites.ReadWrite.All

OR

  • Sites.Selected
Note:

Sites.Selected works only for SharePoint locations that a SharePoint administrator has granted to your application. Browsing doesn't list any sites, so enter the URL or the ID of the file or folder instead. For setup steps, refer to Restrict access to specific SharePoint sites.

Project compatibility​

Windows | Cross-platform

Configuration​

  • Microsoft OneDrive & SharePoint connection - The connection for the Microsoft 365 account to use in the activity.
  • File or folder to delete - The specific file or folder to delete. The method to specify the file or folder to be retrieved: Enter Id, Enter Url or Use variable.
    • Folder picker option:
      • File or folder - The location of the file or folder. Browse the OneDrive or SharePoint folders and select a file or folder. This field accepts IResource input.
    • Enter Id option:
      • File or folder Id - The ID of the file or folder. To retrieve the ID, open the file in OneDrive Web and retrieve its URL. The ID is encoded in the URL. For example: if the URL is https://yourcompany.sharepoint.com/Doc.aspx?sourcedoc=%7BA1CA7E78-BA59-4DD4-A6B9-5F5BBC37FA85%7D&file=Merge_sheets.xlsx``, the decoded file ID is A1CA7E78-BA59-4DD4-A6B9-5F5BBC37FA85. %7Band%7Dare the delimiters around the file ID. This field supportsString` type input.
      • SharePoint site address - The URL of the SharePoint site that contains the file or folder. Open your SharePoint site in a browser and retrieve the URL, e.g., https://yourCompany.sharepoint.com/sites/Marketing. This property supports String type input.
      • SharePoint document library - The document library within the indicated SharePoint site that contains the file or folder. Open your SharePoint site in a browser, go to the Documents tab, then retrieve the URL, e.g., https://yourCompany.sharepoint.com/sites/Marketing/Shared%20Documents/Forms/AllItems.aspx. This property supports String type input.
    • Enter Url option:
      • File or folder Url - The URL of the file or folder. This property supports String variables and string formatted values. Retrieve the URL by opening the file in a browser.
    • Use the See more docs image button menu to use a variable or select the Reload Folder Data option if you've modified your folders and need to retrieve the latest data.

Example​

For more details, also check the following resouces:​

  • Description​
  • Scopes​
  • Project compatibility​
  • Configuration​
  • Example​
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