How to delete datasets?

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Deleting datasets individually

To delete datasets individually simply click the galaxy-delete button with dataset’s box. That’s it! This action is reversible: datasets can be undeleted.

Deleting datasets in bulk

To delete multiple datasets at once:

Click history-select-multiple icon at the top of the history pane;
Select datasets you want to delete;
Click the dropdown that would appear at the top of the history;
Select “Delete” option.

This action is also reversible: datasets can be undeleted.

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Deleting datasets permanently warning Danger zone!

Warning: Permanent is ... PERMANENT!

Datasets deleted in this fashion CANNOT be undeleted!

To delete multiple datasets PERMANENTLY:

Click history-select-multiple icon at the top of the history pane;
Select datasets you want to delete;
Click the dropdown that would appear at the top of the history;
Select “Delete (permanently)” option.

Persistent URL

Resource PURL: https://gxy.io/GTN:F00403

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