SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.
Restore a deleted file
Put a file back from the Bin.
Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.
STEP 1 OF 5
Open the Bin
Click Bin at the right end of the Dock.
This close-up points to the Bin at the right of the Dock. It is shown empty in this illustration; your Bin may contain papers. Icon styling can differ on newer software.
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STEP 1
Open the Bin
Click Bin at the right end of the Dock.
This close-up points to the Bin at the right of the Dock. It is shown empty in this illustration; your Bin may contain papers. Icon styling can differ on newer software.
STEP 2
Select the file
Find the file in the Bin and click it once.
If the Bin has already been emptied, this route cannot recover it. Check a backup instead.
STEP 3
Open the File menu
Click File in the menu bar at the top of the screen.
STEP 4
Click Put Back
STEP 5
Find it again
The file returns to the folder it came from.
IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT
A little help along the way.
Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.
I cannot find that option+
Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.
I need to go back a step+
Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.
Are these pictures of my device?+
They are example screens showing exactly where to click. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.