To delete files from Google Drive, follow these steps:

On a computer:

1. Go to Google Drive: https://drive.google.com.
2. Find the file or folder you want to delete.
3. Right-click the file or folder and select Remove.
4. The file or folder will be moved to the Trash folder.
5. To permanently delete the file or folder, right-click it in the Trash folder and select Delete forever.

On a mobile device:

1. Open the Google Drive app.
2. Find the file or folder you want to delete.
3. Tap the three dots next to the file or folder.
4. Tap Remove.
5. The file or folder will be moved to the Trash folder.
6. To permanently delete the file or folder, open the Trash folder and tap Empty trash.

To permanently delete all files from Google Drive:

1. Go to the Trash folder.
2. At the top of the page, click Empty trash.
3. Click Empty trash.

Note: Files in the Trash folder will be automatically deleted after 30 days. If you empty the Trash folder before then, the files will be permanently deleted.

Tips:

• To delete multiple files or folders at once, hold down the Ctrl key on your computer or the Command key on your Mac while selecting the files or folders.
• You can also delete files and folders from Google Drive by dragging them to the Trash folder.
• If you accidentally delete a file or folder, you can restore it from the Trash folder within 30 days.