Use as a verb to describe the results of using the Delete or Cut command, such as moving files to the Recycle Bin in Windows, moving items to the Deleted folder in Outlook, and moving items to the clipboard. Use delete to describe these actions even if the customer uses a different method, such as by dragging a file to the Recycle Bin or using the Cut command.
Use delete to refer to actions that result from pressing the Delete or Backspace key on the computer, such as deleting selected text.
Don't use delete as a synonym for remove. Don't use cut or erase as a synonym for delete.
Examples
Delete the second paragraph.
Delete MyFile.txt from the Windows folder.
Remove the Size column from the Inbox.
See also cut, cut-and-paste, remove