# Not able to delete some columns **URL:** \ **Category:** Ask for Help\ **Created:** [May 20, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/not-able-to-delete-some-columns/27018 "2021-05-20T15:53:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![vijay](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/vijay/32/3259_2.png) [@vijay](https://community.glideapps.com/u/vijay)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/not-able-to-delete-some-columns/27018/1 "2021-05-20T15:53:49Z")
When I create a column, for some columns I am able to delete, but for some columns I am not able to delete. May I know the criteria for this? For some columns, when I click on the down arrow, I see Edit, Make Row Owner, Make Protected but for some, when I click on the down arrow, it shows Edit, Delete. Why does this happen? ---
**Author:** ![Darren\_Murphy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/darren_murphy/32/47326_2.png) [@Darren\_Murphy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Darren_Murphy)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 3:58pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/not-able-to-delete-some-columns/27018/2 "2021-05-20T15:58:20Z")
If your table is connected to a Google Sheet, then you can only delete computed columns in the GDE. Basic columns must be deleted from the spreadsheet. ---
**Author:** ![Lucas\_Pires](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/lucas_pires/32/64863_2.png) [@Lucas\_Pires](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Lucas_Pires)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2021, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/not-able-to-delete-some-columns/27018/3 "2021-05-20T19:55:48Z")
And, in Glide tables you’re able to delete both from Data Editor/Data tab ---
**Author:** ![NoCodeAndy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/nocodeandy/32/62530_2.png) [@NoCodeAndy](https://community.glideapps.com/u/NoCodeAndy)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2024, 4:52pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/not-able-to-delete-some-columns/27018/4 "2024-01-17T16:52:10Z")