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# Delete Custom Fields with Schema Builder

Avoid custom field clutter by using Schema Builder to delete custom fields that you no longer need.

### Required Editions

<table class="slds-table slds-table_bordered slds-max-medium-table_stacked slds-m-bottom_small edition"><colgroup><col></colgroup><tbody><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: both Salesforce Classic and Lightning Experience</td></tr><tr class=""><td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;">Available in: <strong>All</strong> Editions</td></tr></tbody></table>

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            <th scope="colgroup" class="slds-cell-wrap" colspan="2" style="text-align:center;vertical-align:top;" id="d219136e69">User Permissions Needed</th>
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            <td data-label="User Permissions Needed" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d219136e69 ">To delete custom fields in Schema Builder:</td>

            <td class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d219136e69 ">Customize Application</td>

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Schema Builder displays a list of side effects when you try to delete a custom field. Be sure you’re ready to accept these side effects before finalizing the deletion.

1. Right-click on the custom field.
2. Select **Delete Field...**.
    
    A dialog box displays that explains the side effects of deleting a custom field. Read this information carefully.
3. If you accept the conditions, select **Yes, I want to delete the custom field.**
4. Click **Delete**.