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can not delete someone in outlook who shared somthing nasty with me

paul davey 20 Reputation points
2026-05-30T07:41:52.39+00:00

Hi

In Outlook someone i do not know shared a file with me. I can not delete them or the file. The name suggests its content is sexual. i can not delete it, as their is no delete option no matter what i try as per help files and suggestions

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Winnie-B 7,940 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
2026-05-31T03:17:07.0766667+00:00

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Hi paul davey

I understand you’re having trouble deleting a file that someone shared with you in Outlook, and that the content appears inappropriate.

First, could you please let me know:

  • Are you accessing this via a browser or the Outlook app?
  • Do you see the file in OneDrive > Shared, or only in Outlook?

In the meantime, please try the following:

1, Remove the shared item from your OneDrive (if it was shared via OneDrive)

This will remove it from your view.

2, Block the sender in Outlook (to prevent future content)

  • Go to https://outlook.live.com
  • Find any emails from that sender (if available)
  • Right-click the email > choose Block > Block sender

If you don’t see an email, you can still manage blocked senders via:

  • Settings > Mail > Junk email > Blocked senders and domains > add their address

3, Report the content Since you mentioned the file name suggests inappropriate content, it’s a good idea to report it:

  • In OneDrive (web), right-click the file > look for Report a concern (if available)
  • In Outlook, right-click the email containing the file > Report > choose Phishing or Junk

This helps Microsoft take action against the sender.

Feel free to let me know how things go. I truly appreciate your time and understanding.

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  1. paul davey 20 Reputation points
    2026-06-01T13:34:53.0766667+00:00

    infact it hasnt gone its just not in shared in home and the 3 dots in their do not give a block or delete option

    they just say open/share

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  2. paul davey 20 Reputation points
    2026-06-01T13:33:00.95+00:00

    cheers - done and removed thank you for all your help

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  3. paul davey 20 Reputation points
    2026-06-01T07:05:07.86+00:00

    Hi

    Thank you for the response, it is in one drive and i have blocked the person. Yet it still shows. Their is no option anywhere to delete this person. i'm pretty good with computers and nothing i try works.User's image

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