> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.guardianservice.app/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.guardianservice.app/technical-information/users/standard-registry-users-schemas-and-policies/schemas/deleting-schema.md).

# Deleting Schema

## 1. Overview

When a user attempts to delete a schema from the grid page, a modal window appears to confirm the action and display relevant dependency information.

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## 2. Functional Details

### 2.1 Deleting Schemas with Child Schemas

When deleting a schema that has child schemas:

* The modal displays a list of all child schemas that can be deleted along with it.
* It also shows which child schemas cannot be deleted due to dependencies on other schemas.
* A checkbox allows the user to choose whether to:
* Delete only the selected schema, or
* Delete the selected scheme and all its child schemas.

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### 2.2 Deleting Schemas with Parent Dependencies

If the selected schema depends on one or more parent schemas, deletion is not allowed.\
&#x20;In this case:

* The modal displays a warning message explaining that the scheme cannot be deleted due to existing dependencies.

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### 2.3 Deleting all Schemas

User will now be able to delete all schemas for a particular policy by using "Delete All Schemas" button:

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