How to Delete a Document in Word 2007

Preparing for Deleted Files
1. Right-click the Recycle Bin on your desktop.
2. Select 'Properties.' The 'Recycle Bin Properties' dialog box will open.
3. Click the 'Global' tab. Make sure 'Do not move files to the Recycle Bin; remove files immediately when deleted' is unchecked (in case you need to restore a deleted document). Then click 'OK.'
Deleting Document
4. Click the Office Button and select 'Open.'
5. Navigate to find the document you want to delete and select it in the 'Open' dialog box. To select multiple files, hold down the 'Ctrl' key as the files are selected.
6. Press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard or click the 'Delete' (X) button at the top-right area of the dialog box. You can also right-click and select 'Delete.'
7. Confirm the deletion to remove the document.