Prevent SharePoint list item deletion

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How can I prevent users from deleting sharepoint task list item?
Should i override the ItemDeleting event or is there any other site level options available to achieve the same?

Best Answer

You could also set up a custom permission level out of the box.

  1. Navigate to your Site Collection (if you're in a subsite, you can go to Site Actions -> Site Settings -> Go to top level site settings)
  2. Site Actions -> Site Settings -> Advanced permissions
  3. Click Settings -> Permission Levels
  4. Click Add a permission level

I would recommend using the existing "Contribute" permission level as a guide and just uncheck the "Delete Items" list permission. Then, you can give your users that permission to the list.

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