Google Sheets itself does not have a dedicated "Trash" or "Bin" feature within its interface for directly managing deleted files. Instead, files deleted from Google Sheets are moved to the Trash (or Bin) in Google Drive. Files in the Trash will be automatically deleted after 30 days. You can restore files from your Trash before the 30-day time window expires.
To find trash in Google Sheets, you can navigate Google Drive. Here’s how you can access Google Sheets trash.
Instead of looking in Google Sheets, go directly to your Google Drive dashboard. This location stores all your files, including Google Sheets. In Google Drive, find the "Bin" section on the left sidebar. This is where all deleted files are temporarily stored.
Within the Trash or Bin, you can search or scroll to find your deleted Google Sheets document. Use the search bar for quicker access if you remember the file name.
Right-click on the Google Sheets file you wish to recover or remove forever. Choose "Restore" to get it back or "Delete forever" to remove it permanently.
After choosing to restore or delete, a confirmation prompt may appear. Confirm your choice to complete the action.
We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to find trash in Google Sheets. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our article on how to add cell borders in Google Sheets or our article on how to embed Google Sheets.
