Google Docs Repeatedly Removes Move-to-Bin Option From Shared Files View
A recurring regression in Google Docs removes the "Move to bin" action from the Shared files section, preventing users from deleting files they have viewed. The user notes this has happened before, pointing to an unresolved, repeating UI regression rather than a one-off glitch.
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