# Delete Faces

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The **DeleteFaces** command removes selected faces from a mesh, SubD, or polysurface. This is particularly useful for editing objects by creating holes or simplifying geometry. For the best experience, use this command in a shaded display mode to visually select and remove faces with precision.

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**Supported Input**

* Mesh faces
* SubD faces
* Polysurface faces

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**Steps to Use**

1. Select the faces on the mesh, SubD, or polysurface that you want to remove.
2. Execute the **DeleteFaces** command.

**Face Loop Selection (Post-Selection)**

You can use advanced selection techniques to remove entire loops or ranges of faces:

* **To select an entire face loop**
  1. Click on a face in the desired loop.
  2. Double-click on the next face to define the loop direction.

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* **To select a face loop range**
  1. Click on the first face and the last face in the loop.
  2. Double-click on an intermediate face near the selected range.

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**Applications**

Use the **DeleteFaces** command to:

* Create holes in objects for further editing.
* Simplify meshes, SubDs, or polysurfaces.
* Prepare models for custom modifications.


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