OneDrive File Issues

How to Delete Unused Draft Microsoft Loop Components

Ayan Masood Sep 25, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user needs to delete draft Microsoft Loop components that are no longer needed, but cannot find a direct delete option within the Loop interface.

How to Delete Unused Draft Microsoft Loop Components

Product: Microsoft Loop
Device & OS: not provided
Scenario: Cleaning up unused workspace files and managing storage clutter created by draft Loop components.
Observed behavior: Loop components are stored as backend files in OneDrive or SharePoint, meaning they cannot be deleted directly from the component itself without navigating to the host file location. Work or school accounts may encounter permission barriers.

Before you start

Verify whether you are logged in with a personal Microsoft account or a company/school account, as this dictates whether the file is stored in your personal OneDrive or a managed SharePoint directory.

Solution 1Recommended

Delete the Loop Component from its File Location

Use this method to locate the source file of the Loop component in your OneDrive and delete it directly.

Microsoft Loop components are not just interface elements; they are physical files (usually .fluid or .loop extensions) stored in your cloud storage. To remove a component permanently, you must delete its corresponding source file.

Access Microsoft Loop

Navigate to Office.com and open the Microsoft Loop application.

Open File Location

Locate the unused draft component you want to delete. Click the three dots (More options) next to the component and select 'Open file location'.

Delete from OneDrive

You will be redirected to the folder in OneDrive where the file is stored. Select the file and click the 'Delete' button at the top menu.

Delete the Loop Component from its File Location

Syncing Deletion: Once the source file is deleted from OneDrive, the component will break and no longer be accessible anywhere it was previously embedded.

Solution 2

Manage Deletion for Work or School Accounts via SharePoint

Apply this solution if your organization manages your account and components are stored in SharePoint instead of personal OneDrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I delete a Loop component using my company account?

Company and school accounts often store Loop components in organizational SharePoint sites rather than personal OneDrive folders. If you only have edit or view permissions, you cannot delete the master file. You must request your IT administrator to delete it.

Where are Microsoft Loop components actually saved?

Loop components are saved as physical files. If created in personal chats or emails, they are stored in the creator's OneDrive. If created in a Teams channel or collaborative hub, they are stored in the corresponding SharePoint site.

Does deleting a Loop component remove it for everyone who has access?

Yes. A Loop component is just a window to a single source file. Once that source file is deleted from OneDrive or SharePoint, the component will display an error and become inaccessible to everyone.

Can I recover a deleted Loop component?

Yes, if you delete a Loop component file by mistake, you can restore it from the OneDrive or SharePoint Recycle Bin. Files are typically kept in the recycle bin for 30 to 93 days depending on your account settings.

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