# Empty the Trash

You can permanently delete all elements in the Trash at one time.

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CAUTION:
Deletion is permanent. There is no undo. To recover a deleted element, either recreate it or restore it from a previously created backup or XML export file that contains the element.

For more details about the product and how to configure features, click Help or press F1.

## Steps

1. Select Menu > View > Panels > Trash.
2. Select Tools > Empty Trash.
   A confirmation dialog box opens.
3. Click Yes.
   All elements in the Trash are permanently deleted.