# Delete an Asset or Component

<p class="callout info"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To delete an asset or component, it must first be archived. </span></p>

<details id="bkmrk-how-to%3A-archive-an-a"><summary>How To: Archive an Asset or Component</summary>

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</details>To delete an archived asset or component, open the Manage Assets Page of the Assets Module. Select the three dot (…) icon to the right of the asset/component that you wish to delete, opening the context menu.

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Select “Delete” opening a Confirmation Modal that states, “Please confirm that you wish to delete ASSET NAME. This will also delete any tasks and subcomponents.”

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Select “Confirm” and the asset/subcomponent will no longer show in the Asset Table on the Manage Assets Page.