How to Delete Word Documents on a Mac

Via Word

1. 
   Open Microsoft Word. This method will only work if the document has been edited on the activate computer before.
2. 
   In the startup window that is shown on launch, select Recent or Recent Documents (depending on which version of Word you are using).
3. 
   Scroll through the list until the desired document is found.
4. 
   Select the document.
5. 
   Select Show in Finder.
6. 
   Right-click (Ctrl and click) on the highlighted document.
7. 
   Select Move to Trash.