How to Delete a Plan in Microsoft Planner

April 2, 2026·2 min read

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Here's how to delete a plan in MS planner

Open the left sidebar and select 'My Plans' from the menu options.
Choose the plan you wish to remove from your list of available plans.
Locate the dropdown arrow beside the plan title in the top navigation bar and click it.
Select 'Plan Details' from the dropdown menu to access plan settings.
Find and click the 'Delete This Plan' button in the right sidebar panel.
Check the confirmation checkbox to acknowledge the deletion terms, then click 'Delete' to finalize the removal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I recover a deleted plan in Microsoft Planner?

Once you permanently delete a plan in Microsoft Planner, it cannot be recovered through the application itself. However, if the plan was connected to a Microsoft 365 Group, you may be able to restore it through the Microsoft 365 admin center within 30 days of deletion.

What happens to tasks and files when I delete a Microsoft Planner plan?

When you delete a plan, all tasks, comments, attachments, and other data within that plan are permanently removed. If the plan has file attachments stored in SharePoint, those files may still be accessible through the associated Microsoft 365 Group's SharePoint site if it exists.

Do I need special permissions to delete a plan in Microsoft Planner?

Yes, you need to be the plan owner or have administrative permissions to delete a plan in Microsoft Planner. Regular plan members cannot delete plans, only owners and admins have this capability to prevent accidental deletions.