Salesforce - how to delete an opportunity
- George Apostolov
Salesforce - how to delete an opportunity: step-by-step guide
Head over to Opportunities in the menu bar on the top.
You will find all your opportunities listed over here.
Click on the opportunity you want to delete.
Click on Delete button on the top right side of the page.
Click on the Delete button on the pop-up dialog.
You will get a prompt saying your Opportunity <name> was deleted.
Quick answer: To delete an opportunity, navigate to Opportunities in the menu bar, select the specific opportunity you wish to remove, click the Delete button on the top right side of the page, and confirm the action by clicking Delete on the pop-up dialog to successfully finish the removal process.
About this Salesforce tutorial
Remove unwanted sales deals quickly by following this straightforward guide to deleting an opportunity in Salesforce. This guide covers salesforce - how to delete an opportunity in 6 steps, starting with "Head over to Opportunities in the menu bar on the top" and finishing with "You will get a prompt saying your Opportunity <name> was deleted". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Salesforce interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does salesforce - how to delete an opportunity take?
6 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Salesforce data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Salesforce. Related guides: Salesforce - Delete salesforce account, Salesforce - How to Deploy List View Button Layout Salesforce and Salesforce - Enable Chatter. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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