Deleted Matters and Documents - Admin

All deleted matters and documents are stored in a Recycle Bin on Thread for a period not exceeding 93 days after deletion. This recycle bin is directly hosted by Microsoft SharePoint, and as such their retention policy is automatically applied to Thread Legal. 

Restoring Deleted Matter & Documents 

If you accidentally delete a matter or a document on Thread and need to recover it, this can be done easily on the Settings page. 

1. 1. Click Settings icon at the bottom left of Thread. 
   

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3. 2. Click the System tab. 
   

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2. 3. Select Recycle Bin from the menu.  
   

      

4. Select to view deleted matter or document by using the filter shown and search for the deleted item by using the search bar. 

1. Search for a document or matter by using the search box

2. Choose to view deleted matter or documents using the filter

5. Select the item you want to restore and click Restore in the top grey pane. 

6. A pop-up window appears asking you to confirm your decision to restore. Click OK. 

The matter or document will be restored to its previous location before deletion. 

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Deleting Matters & Documents from the Recycle Bin 

When matters and documents are deleted on Thread, they are automatically stored in the Recycle Bin for 93 days afterwards, in accordance with Microsoft SharePoint policies. If you want to fully remove matter or documents from Thread without the option of restoring them within this time frame, this can be done easily. 

1. 1. 1. Click Settings icon at the bottom left of Thread. 
      

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   3. 2. Click the System tab. 
      

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   2. 3. Select Recycle Bin from the menu.  
      

   
   

         

   
   

   4. Select to view deleted matter or documents by using the filter shown and search for the deleted item by using the search bar. 
   

   
   

   

   
   

   1. Search for a document or matter by using the search box

   2. Choose to view deleted matter or documents using the filter

   

     5. Select the item you want to permanently delete from Thread and click Purge Deleted in the top grey pane. 

     

    6. A pop-up window appears asking you to confirm your decision to delete the selected item. If you are happy to permanently delete, click OK. 

      

Once a matter or document is permanently deleted, it can no longer be recovered. This includes all content contained inside a matter.

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