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title: "Delete multiple records"
slug: "delete-multiple-records"
updated: 2026-06-02T13:36:46Z
published: 2026-06-02T13:36:46Z
canonical: "help.quickbase.com/delete-multiple-records"
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# Delete multiple records

If necessary, you can delete multiple records at once.

**Caution:** Once a record is deleted, you cannot retrieve the data it contains.

To delete all the records in a report:

1. [Create](/v1/docs/create-new-reports) (or [open](/v1/docs/using-reports-and-charts)) a [table report](/v1/docs/what-is-a-table-report) that contains the records you want to delete.
2. Select **More**, then select **Delete these records**. A window appears to confirm the deletion.
3. Select the **Delete** button to confirm, which closes the confirmation window. To see the results of deletion, you must refresh or reload the report in your browser window.

To delete multiple records in a report:

1. [Create](/v1/docs/create-new-reports) (or [open](/v1/docs/using-reports-and-charts)) a [table report](/v1/docs/what-is-a-table-report) that contains the records you want to delete.
2. Select the check boxes next to the records you want to delete, as shown in the example:

![Table report showing checkboxes selected next to multiple records for deletion](https://cdn.document360.io/dd260e4e-10bb-4b66-8fb3-5504c272b904/Images/Documentation/deleting_multiple_records.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-10-15T04%3A51%3A29Z&se=2026-10-15T05%3A51%3A29Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=%2F3MJhqnVkN2a3DV9HOCkwM7s5WTMVOM0J%2BHPm5f0pQk%3D)
3. Select **Delete** above the table. A dialog appears to confirm the deletion.

Use Grid Edit to delete multiple records in a report:

1. Display a table report that contains records that you want to delete.
2. Select [Grid Edit](/v1/docs/grid-edit) in the top right.
3. Select the records that you want to delete. Quickbase outlines selected records.
4. Right-click the selected records, then select **Delete**.
5. Select the **Apply Changes** button in the top right. A confirmation dialog appears.
6. Select **Ok** to confirm the deletions.

## How do I archive old records?

Looking for a way to archive old records? Use the [Import from Table](/v1/docs/import-data-from-other-quickbase-apps) feature to copy records to an archive application. Then return to the source application and delete them.