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Close and Delete Current File

ASAP Utilities  › File & System  ›  12. Close and Delete Current File

This tool closes your current file and deletes it from your computer.
You'll always get a confirmation prompt before the file is deleted, to help prevent accidental mistakes. It's a quick way to remove a file you no longer need, without manually closing it first and then finding and deleting the file in File Explorer.

How it works:

  • The current file is closed.
  • If possible, the file is moved to your Recycle Bin (so you can restore it later if needed).
  • If moving to the Recycle Bin isn't possible (for example, on a network drive), you'll be asked if you want to delete the file permanently.

    It's useful when:

  • Cleaning up temporary or test files
  • Removing outdated files after saving a newer version
  • Quickly deleting a file you no longer need directly from Excel

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    File & System  ›  12 Close and Delete Current File
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