# delete

## Purpose

Delete files and graphics objects.

## Synopsis

    delete filename
    delete(h)

## Description

`delete` `filename` deletes the specified file.

`delete(h)` deletes the graphics object with handle `h`. The function deletes the object without requesting verification even if the object is a window.

## See Also

    !, cd, close, dir, type, who, what

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