# Removing an entity from a data model

Available in...

* Data Fabric
* MDM Platform

When designing a data model, you can remove one or more entities you do not need any more from a data model.

## Before you begin

You have already created a data model with one or more entities in it.

## Procedure

1. In the Data Model Entities area, right-click the header of the entity you want to remove and then select Delete from the contextual menu.

   A confirmation dialog box pops up.

   ![](https://help.qlik.com/talend/en-US/studio-user-guide/Resources/images/studio_mdm-design_tab_remove_entity_from_data_model.png)
2. Click OK to confirm removing the entity from the data model.