Delete file attachments in tasks, Docs, and the Notepad.
What you'll need
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You can delete attachments on every ClickUp plan.
- Tasks can have up to 1,000 attachments.
To improve platform performance, this new usage limit was implemented in January 2025.
Delete file attachments from tasks
You can delete individual attachments from tasks.
- Open a task.
- Under the task description, click the attachments icon.
- This icon only displays if the task has attachments already uploaded. Alternatively, you can scroll down to the Attachments section.
- Click the ellipsis ... on the attachment you want to delete.
- Select Delete.
Delete file attachments from List Info
You can delete individual attachments added to List Info.
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Open List Info.
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Click the ellipsis ... on the attachment you want to delete.
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Select Delete.
Delete file attachments in Docs
You can delete individual files attached to Docs.
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Click Docs to view Docs Home and select All.
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Find the Docs that have attachments or cover images.
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Remove or replace the cover image.
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Depending on the type of file attached, hover over the file and either click the x icon or the trash can icon.
Delete file attachments from the Notepad
You can delete individual files attached to notes in the Notepad.
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From anywhere in your Workspace, use the
p
hotkey or click the Quick Action button in the lower-right corner of your screen to access the Notepad. -
Find the notes that have attachments.
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Hover over the file and click the trash icon.