Erase

Alias: E or Delete

Removes selected objects from the drawing.

Description

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

Select-first method (quickest):

Select the objects you want to delete.
Press Delete.

Command-first method:

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

Tips

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.
Purge removes unused named objects (layers, styles, blocks) rather than drawing entities.

See Also