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How to delete multiple files

I have 100 files stores in my PA. Is it possible for me to delete like 30 files in a row instead to delete one by one?

The easiest way is to do it from a bash console, using the rm command. It supports basic pattern matching, eg

rm a*

...will delete all files with filenames starting with the character 'a'.

@vinuk

Note that you may have to use the Unix 'cd' command to change directory, if you're not in the right one to start with (i.e. where those files are). There's plenty of online help for commands like 'rm' and 'cd' in Unix / Linux type operating systems, as used by PA.

Also, if you become a paying PA user sometime, you can use FTP programs with a visual user interface to access your files stored in PA, including copying them either way between your 'home' system and PA, and deleting them in PA.

HTH Jim