# Deleting Tasks

A Faculty user can delete a task when viewing it as long as the task is not set as mandatory.

* In the top right hand corner, click 'Delete Task'.
* You are required to provide a reason for deleting the task and can optionally provide additional notes.
  * The reason entered will be displayed to administrative users viewing a list of deleted tasks.

If a task is set as mandatory, faculty will see an explanation when they hover over the Delete Task button.

![Information re: not being able to delete a task](https://1986140690-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FayN3HSBiNqeeT0QDZ9TB%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-8292e5741d224be07c011d7f466630ce95d74602%2FScreen%20Shot%202020-05-02%20at%2010.15.25%20AM%20\(1\).png?alt=media)
