Deleting a label removes it from the project label list.
If the label is used anywhere, deleting it also removes the label from those linked items. The linked items themselves are not deleted.
Before deleting a label, open the label details and review its usage.
Usage can include:
The label detail view shows linked test cases, requirements, and releases when the label is used in those areas.
If a label is not used anywhere, Hawzu shows a confirmation message explaining that it is safe to remove.
After deletion:
If a label is used, Hawzu shows how many places use the label before deletion.
After deletion:
Use extra care when deleting labels with many usages.
Deleting a label does not delete:
It only removes the label itself and removes that label from linked items.
Delete a label when:
If a label is still useful but poorly named, edit the label instead of deleting it.
Deleting labels requires label deletion permission.
If the delete action is unavailable, your project role may not allow label deletion.
Before deleting labels: