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Eraser Tool

Use the Eraser Tool to delete an atom or bond.

To delete a node, click the Eraser Tool, place your cursor on the node that you want to delete, and click.  The node and all bonds attached to it are removed.

To delete a bond, click the Eraser Tool, place your cursor on the bond that you want to delete and click.  

If Delete Atoms with Bonds is checked in the Drawing tab of Structure Preferences, the atoms at either end of a bond will be deleted when a bond is deleted, assuming there are no other attachment to the atoms.

Use the Selection Tool and Cut from the Edit menu for multiple deletions.

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