# Deleting a Task

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-gantt-chart/using-virto-gantt-chart-app/actions-with-tasks-in-virto-gantt-chart-app/deleting-a-task/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-gantt-chart/using-virto-gantt-chart-app/actions-with-tasks-in-virto-gantt-chart-app/deleting-a-task/)
Product: Virto Gantt Chart App
Updated: 2026-08-12


You can delete a task it the data source is not read only. Double click the task you wish to delete and click “Delete”.

![Delete button on the task edit form in the Virto Gantt Chart app for removing a task](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/deleting_a_task_1.png)