[Resolved] Delete unused fields

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[stephanieK-5]

Tell us what you are trying to do?
Delete unused fields ("nicht mehr nehmen")

The last time I deleted them inside the group, I had 502 errors.

Could you explain to me how to delete the fields without breaking the page?
- I assume, delete in "fields control" is safe and won't break the page, right?

if you like I can send you a login to verify / take a FRESH duplicator package to test? thank you so much!

[Shane]

Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for getting in touch.

Based on your screenshot this is the correct way to permanently delete the unused fields. I'm not sure why you're getting an error 502 but I can take a duplicator from your site and test on my end.

I've enabled the private fields for your next response.

Thanks,
Shane

[stephanieK-5]

you can also type "delete me" here to make it easier for you to delete them.

[Shane]

Hi Stephanie,

I was able to successfully delete the custom fields without triggering any errors at all.

I just went to the post field control screen and searched for Delete Me and deleted all the fields.

However can you double check on your end to indeed ensure that there are no issues remaining ?

Thanks,
Shane

[stephanieK-5]

awesome, thank you so much. it seems to work from what I see on the first glance. I will check tomorrow further but I don't think there will be an error.

So deleting is always done via post field control screen where I said search for "delete me"?
And deleting via custom field editor is not safe?

Thank you so much, your support, lesson learning and help makes so much fun!

[stephanieK-5]

Sorry I oversaw this one here. This field needs to be removed as well. Could you delete and check? So sorry, I forgot this one!
"wpcf-spezialisierung"

[Shane]

Hi Stephanie,

So deleting is always done via post field control screen where I said search for "delete me"?
And deleting via custom field editor is not safe?

Usually you will remove the field from the field group that it is assigned to first. Then you permanently delete it from the post control screen.

I've also removed the next field for you.

Thanks,
Shane

[stephanieK-5]

My issue is resolved now. Thank you!