# Remove components

Removing components removes them from the Explorer window but leaves them on the hard disk.

## To remove components

1. In FactoryTalk View Studio, in the Explorer window, right-click the editor icon and select Remove.
2. In the component selection dialog box, select the components to be removed and click OK.
3. Click the Yes button to confirm the removal.

   Tip: | To remove a component, you can also right-click the component in the Explorer window and select Remove.

## See also

Use the Explorer window

Delete components