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# Delete a Task

If a task is no longer needed, you can delete it. Deleted tasks are removed from the Tasks page.

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**Important:** this feature requires the paid **Operations add-on.**
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## Deleting a Task

1. Locate the task you want to update (from Tasks page, or deal/contact/company)
2. Click directly on the task or the **"..." (More)** menu beside the task & delete.
3. Confirm deletion when prompted.

<figure><img src="/files/qMkpCaBH8DbjtiQqqAsv" alt="Screenshot showing the More menu on a task with the delete option"><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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**Pro tip:** Use delete only when a task is no longer relevant. If you’ve completed the task, [mark it as **Complete**](/support/operations/tasks/how-to-mark-a-task-as-complete.md) instead so the history stays visible.
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## Related articles

* [Edit a Task](/support/operations/tasks/how-to-edit-a-task.md) — Update task details, due dates, and assignment
* [Mark a Task as Complete](/support/operations/tasks/how-to-mark-a-task-as-complete.md) — Close finished tasks and reopen them if needed


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