> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.paintscout.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.paintscout.com/support/operations/tasks/how-to-delete-a-task.md).

# Delete a Task

Remove tasks that are no longer needed from your PaintScout task list while preserving completed task history.

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 on the **Tasks** page or the related deal, contact, or company.
2. Click the task or its **"..." (More)** menu, then select **Delete**.
3. Confirm deletion when prompted.

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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

<table data-card-size="large" data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Edit a Task</strong></td><td>Update task details including title, assigned user, description, and due date to keep your team aligned.</td><td><a href="/support/operations/tasks/how-to-edit-a-task.md">Edit a Task</a></td></tr><tr><td><strong>Mark a Task as Complete</strong></td><td>Mark tasks as complete to keep your task list organized, with the ability to reopen tasks if needed.</td><td><a href="/support/operations/tasks/how-to-mark-a-task-as-complete.md">Mark a Task as Complete</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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