Erase
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**Alias:** ``E`` or ``Delete``

Removes selected objects from the drawing.

.. image:: ../../icons/erase.svg
   :width: 48
   :alt: Erase icon

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Description
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The Erase command permanently deletes selected objects from the drawing. Objects can be selected before pressing ``Delete`` or by running the command first and then selecting. Use ``Ctrl+Z`` to undo an accidental erase.

Workflow
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**Select-first method (quickest):**

1. Select the objects you want to delete.
2. Press ``Delete``.

**Command-first method:**

1. Type ``E`` and press ``Space`` or ``Enter``.
2. **Select objects:** Click the objects to delete, then press ``Enter`` to confirm.

Tips
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- Press ``Ctrl+Z`` immediately to undo if you erase the wrong objects.
- Use a selection window (click and drag) to quickly select multiple objects before pressing ``Delete``.
- :doc:`purge` removes unused named objects (layers, styles, blocks) rather than drawing entities.

See Also
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:doc:`purge` | :doc:`trim`