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Clarify remove vs. delete #21297

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Clarify remove vs. delete
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Expand Up @@ -3,13 +3,15 @@ title: When to use remove, delete, add and create
subtitle: The difference between remove/delete and add/create.
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# Remove vs Delete
# Removing or deleting content
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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.
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## 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.
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## 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.
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