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# Delete a shape

# Delete a shape {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Delete a shape and all of its relationships from a diagram.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_apm.apm_user  
Note:  
You must have the Owner or Editor access to the artifact or diagram.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Modeling page by selecting the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization icon (![Enterprise Modeling and Visualization]()).
3. Select an existing diagram from the Diagrams page.
4. Edit the diagram as required.
5. Select a shape in the diagram.
6. From the More Actions menu (![More actions menu]()), select the Delete shape from canvas.
7. Confirm the deletion.
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## Result

The selected shape gets deleted from the canvas or from the model.
**Related concepts**   

* [ArchiMate shapes support in the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/7cGQLcboln1kw4FgjS9zlA "ArchiMate shapes are industry-standard elements used by enterprise architects to create diagrams that represent relationships across different domains of an enterprise. ArchiMate is a registered trademark of The Open Group. Enterprise Modeling and Visualization supports ArchiMate shapes along with General and Enterprise Architecture shapes.")  
**Related tasks**   

* [Create a diagram for a business capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ZYyHglQb3Sy29WQwrCIjHA "Create and model your business capability map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [Update a business capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/EsVa27hCckgxPA2ZYm8RMg "Modify an existing business capability map by adding new capabilities, business applications, or changing the hierarchy of the existing capabilities.")
* [Add capabilities or applications to a capability map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6uqRUEUarOk79u~i2dgGKQ "Add a new or existing business capability or business application to the capability map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [Create diagram for a business hierarchy map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Wa8T65pC3a0PNmtR0IygCA "Create and model your business application hierarchy map using the Enterprise Modeling and Visualization.")
* [Update a business application hierarchy map](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/TSemIKI90r1uTHG5p9uQRg "Modify an existing business application hierarchy map by adding or removing shapes and relationships.")
* [Add related records in the modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/sNA5aOR1k5WqD6KmPfb0oA "Fetch and add specific related records to the selected shape in a diagram.")
* [Share a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XuREdwnAjRAiuxz98uz4nQ "Share your draft diagrams with individuals and groups and define access levels for them to view and modify the diagram.")
* [Commit diagram changes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Qpy5cqS~QxzEjCuqhdWC7Q "Synchronize an approved diagram and all its elements to the database.")
* [Save as a version](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/6BbMFnvF6C6ILQh9VDHwZQ "Copy an existing diagram and create a version for it within the selected architectural artifact. You can update the new version as required.")
* [Duplicate a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/9P9tDfP8b0G1GZSodlaxNw "You can make a copy of an existing diagram that you created and modify the duplicate diagram according to your requirement.")
* [Submit a modeling diagram for approval](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/wAsdLIC1nCHd88qO08ep0Q "Send your draft modeling diagrams for approval. After receiving the approval, you can commit the diagram to the database. The approval process can be done through a configured workflow. By default, the approval request is submitted to the Enterprise Architect group.")
* [Synchronize a shape to the database](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/j~TniwpDt8P4zOcW2YR62Q "Add a shape to a diagram. Synchronize the shape to the database by mapping the shape to an existing CI or adding a CI.")  
**Related reference**   

* [Shapes to create a modeling diagram](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/XD2G9NSsAC9ta56HwcORgg "The shapes available in Enterprise Modeling and Visualization help you create diagrams. You can add a shape to the canvas by either selecting the shape or by dragging the shape from the Shapes palette to the canvas.")

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