Delete a Letter Type
You can delete letters from the list of letter types you have created.
In File Maintenance, select
Master Files
>
Practice
>
Letters
.
The
Letters
window opens.
Select
Edit
>
Letter Types
.
The
Letter Types
window opens.
Select the letter type, and then select
Delete
.
A message appears requesting you to confirm the deletion
Select
Yes
to confirm.
A message appears stating the Letter Type was updated successfully.
Select
OK
.
The selected letter type is deleted.
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Delete Formats
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