diff --git a/gallery/src/pages/Text/remove-delete-add-create.markdown b/gallery/src/pages/Text/remove-delete-add-create.markdown index 89c61db6383a..3b0bb85c3676 100644 --- a/gallery/src/pages/Text/remove-delete-add-create.markdown +++ b/gallery/src/pages/Text/remove-delete-add-create.markdown @@ -3,13 +3,16 @@ title: When to use remove, delete, add and create subtitle: The difference between remove/delete and add/create. --- -# Remove vs Delete +# Removing or deleting content -Remove and Delete are quite similar, but can be frustrating if used inconsistently. +_Remove_ and _Delete_ are quite similar, but can be frustrating if used inconsistently. + +- Remove refers to an action that can be restored or reapplied. +- Delete refers to a permanent, non-recoverable action. ## Remove -Take away and set aside, but kept in existence. +The term _Remove_ should always be used when an item/setting or content is to be removed or disassociated, but the action can be reversed or reapplied. For example: @@ -22,7 +25,7 @@ For example: ## Delete -Erase, rendered nonexistent or nonrecoverable. +The term _Delete_ should always be used to refer to any action that will cause the permanent deletion of an item/setting or content. For example: