# ANSI Standard Syntax for DELETE

Remove rows with DELETE FROM, always limited by a WHERE clause you've checked with a SELECT first.

![Cheat sheet: ANSI Standard Syntax for DELETE](https://fsdtrainingmedia.blob.core.windows.net/public/images/2026/11/d6c4aede15144342b8ac4d3d5a27c188.webp)

- Category: SQL
- Level: Apprentice
- Tags: mysql, sql
- Updated: November 3, 2026

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