Delete a Custom Subject

Prior to working with custom areas and subjects, see Area and Subject Best Practices.

You must remove all custom channels from the subject prior to deletion.

To delete a custom subject from a custom area

1. Remove all custom channels from the subject.

   1. Determine which channels are in the subject you wish to delete by locating the area and subject in the library, and viewing the subject's library page.
   2. From the left navigation bar, select Content > Channels. The Custom Channels list displays.
   3. Click the title of the channel you wish to remove from the custom subject. The Channel page displays.
   4. In the channel header, click Edit. The Edit Channel page displays.
   5. In the Channel details section, click the X on the custom area/subject association.
   6. Click Save and add content. The Channel page displays.
   7. Click Publish.
   8. When the confirmation message displays, click Publish . The channel is immediately removed from the custom subject.
   9. Repeat for all channels in the custom subject you want to delete.
2. From the left navigation bar, select Content > Areas & Subjects. The Custom Areas page displays.
3. Locate and select the custom area that contains the custom subject you wish to delete.
4. Locate the custom subject you wish to delete, then click  Edit. The custom subject's page displays.
5. At the top of the page, click Delete this subject.
6. When the confirmation message displays, click Delete.

Your subject is immediately deleted from the custom area.