Delete a document type

You can permanently delete a document type that is not being used in a created document or project. You also have the option of deleting the content for the selected document type that is stored in the library. If you want to delete a document type that is being used in a created document or project, you can Transfer projects all active created documents that use that document type to a new document type.

Note: Use caution when deleting content from the library. Once a content record has been deleted, it cannot be restored.

1. Go to Architecture > Document Types to open the "Confirm deletion" dialog using one of the following methods:
   • Hover over the desired document type and click the Delete icon.
   • Select the desired document type checkbox and click the Delete icon at the top of the grid.
2. (Optional) Select the Also delete content from the Library if it is not used elsewhere, and if I have permission to do so checkbox to remove all links to the content and delete the content stored in the library.
3. Click Yes or No to cancel the deletion.