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# DeleteDE

Deletes information from a data extension as indicated by the array containing the listed column name and value pairs. You can include multiple column name and value pairs in a single call. You can use this method in sendable contexts, such as email messages.

## Syntax

`Platform.Function.DeleteDE(1, 2, 3)`

## Function Properties

| Ordinal | Type   | Description                                    |
| ------- | ------ | ---------------------------------------------- |
| `1`     | string | Required. Name of data extension               |
| `2`     | array  | Required. Names of columns from data extension |
| `3`     | array  | Required. Names of values in data extension    |

## Example

This example deletes the rows from the data extension where the value of `LastName` is `Smith`.

```
<script runat="server">
     var rows = Platform.Function.DeleteDE('CustomerData',['LastName'],['Smith']);
</script>
```