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How to Delete a SharePoint List

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to permanently remove a list from your SharePoint site.

Quick summary

This tutorial shows how to delete a SharePoint list by navigating through List Settings and using the Delete This List option under Permissions and Management. Completing these steps permanently removes the selected list from your SharePoint site immediately.


Steps

  1. Inside the main dashboard of your SharePoint site, navigate to the left-side panel and click the list you want to delete.
  2. Tap the Settings icon at the top-right corner of the page.
  3. Choose List Settings from the list of options.
  4. Click the Delete This List option under the Permissions and Management section.
  5. After completing these steps, the selected SharePoint list will be deleted immediately.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to delete a SharePoint list is an essential site-management skill for Microsoft 365 users who need to keep their intranet clean and organized. Removing outdated or unused lists reduces clutter, improves site navigation, and helps teams maintain accurate, up-to-date content across their SharePoint environment. This straightforward four-step process — accessible entirely through List Settings — requires no admin-level permissions, making it practical for everyday site owners and content managers alike.
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