What circumstances can cause a question or answer to be deleted, and what does that actually mean?
- How can a post be deleted?
- When can't I delete my own post?
- Can I still see my post even after it's deleted?
- Can I see a list of my deleted posts?
- How can I undelete one of my posts?
- What does deletion mean for a post?
- How do votes to delete work?
- What are the criteria for deletion?
- What happens to reputation changes associated with a post when it's deleted?
- What else should I know about deleted posts?
- If I flag my question with a request to delete it, what will happen?
For more information, see the articles about deleted questions and deleted answers in the Help Center.