Mac - Restoring Deleted Item(s)

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Overview

This document provides step-by-step instructions for restoring deleted files or folders on a Mac computer.

Procedure


Step 1:

Click the Trash icon on your desktop or in your dock to open it and view deleted items.

Mac trash can icon

Step 2: 

Locate the item you want to restore. 

  1. Browse through the list and right-click on the desired file or folder.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
  2. Select "Put Back" from the context menu. 
  3. This will restore the selected item(s) to their original location on your computer. 

 

Note: If multiple items are selected, each will be restored to the location it was deleted from. 


Mac Trash Folder

 

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Article ID: 5011
Created
Mon 5/22/23 4:58 PM
Modified
Fri 6/13/25 2:14 PM
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