# Remove term from managed metadata

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/managed-metadata/remove-term/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/managed-metadata/remove-term/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity removes terms from the managed metadata store.

![Remove term from managed metadata activity configured in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/remove_term_from_managed_metadata_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Remove **this term** from **this group** in **default term store** at **this site URL**. Language: 1033

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this term | Path of term set and terms, separated by ‘\|’ or ‘;’; Example: “Week” – removes the term set “Week”; Example: “Week\|Mon” – removes the term set “Week” and sub-term “Mon”; Example: “Week\|Mon\|AM” – removes the term “AM”; ***Note**: A single name cannot exceed 255 characters and cannot contain any of the following illegal characters: ; " < > \| & tab* |
| this group | Name of the term group. |
| default term store | **Optional**. Name of the term store. If left empty, the first term store will be used. |
| this site URL | **Optional**. Site URL. If left empty, the current site will be used. |
| 1033 | The language of the term name. Default: 1033 - English (United States). [The following table lists the locales/languages with an assigned Locale ID (LCID).](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/goglobal/bb964664.aspx) |