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title: Renumbering or Deleting a Case File
description: "[![](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/print-to-pdf-50.png)](http://casemasterpro.com/helpdocs/CMPOnline%20Renumbering%20or%20Deleting%20a%20Case%20File.pdf) ## **Overview** This guide outlines the steps required to renumber a case file, as well as the steps to permanently delete a Case File within CMPOnline. You are able to renumber the case file as many times as you…"
url: "https://casemasterpro.com/help-documentation/renumbering-or-deleting-a-case-file/"
updated: "2025-11-07"
category: Administration
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# Renumbering or Deleting a Case File

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## **Overview**

This guide outlines the steps required to renumber a case file, as well as the steps to permanently delete a Case File within CMPOnline. You are able to renumber the case file as many times as you need. But deleting a Case File is irreversible—once deleted, the file cannot be restored. Be sure you are on the correct file before proceeding. 

## **Access Case File**

Navigate to the correct Case File by entering the Case File Number into the box in the top right corner of any screen and press ENTER.

![Renumbering Deleting Case File in CMPOnline](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Renumbering-Deleting-Case-File-01.png)

## **Renumbering a Case File **

- Navigate to Administration > Setup > System Maintenance and click on the Green Plus symbol next to “Current Case File” to expand
- Expand “Renumber / Delete Case File”
- Enter a new case file number
- Click the Red “Renumber” button and click OK

*Note: If the number is already in use, an error message will appear.*

## **Deleting a Case File **

- Navigate to Administration > Setup > System Maintenance and click on the Green Plus symbol next to “Current Case File” to expand
- Expand “Renumber / Delete Case File”
- Click the Red “DELETE Case File” and click OK

![Renumbering Deleting Case File in CMPOnline](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Renumbering-Deleting-Case-File-02.png)

## Renumbering or Deleting a Case File Video Highlight

[CMPOnline - Renumbering or Deleting a Case File](https://www.youtube.com/embed/JQqq5eiAR14?feature=oembed)