| There are different options for deletion of facts on platforms of FCS. These options can be ordered hierarchically: 
 
 
| delete option 
 | fact exists? | fact searchable? | explanation |  
| delete shortcuts 
 | yes | yes | A shortcut is a link which points to a fact. If you delete a shortcut, the original fact will
 be maintained in the
service filings. The
 original fact can still be found via Factlist & Search.
 
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| hide content 
 | yes | yes 
 | Hidden facts are not displayed on the
platform. However, they still exist on the server. Read more
 on how to
access hidden facts (see Display hidden facts).
 
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| delete content 
 | no | no | Deleted facts or folders cannot be restored. They are permanently removed from the platform.
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 The hide/delete option is only visible to you if you have permission to delete and/or hide the fact you are viewing. 
 In order to use one of the delete options described above, read through the following instructions: 
 
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