# /journal delete

Delete one of your journal entries by its number. Use this command to permanently remove a specific entry from your private journal—helpful for cleaning up, correcting mistakes, or maintaining privacy.

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### 💬 Usage

```
/journal delete <index/number>
```

* `<index/number>` – The number of the journal entry you want to delete (as shown in your journal list)

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### 📌 Example

```
/journal delete 3
```

This will:

* Permanently remove your third journal entry from your private journal
* Confirm the deletion with a message or embed
* Renumber your remaining entries automatically for consistency

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### 🗃️ Notes

* You can only delete entries from your own journal
* Deleted entries cannot be recovered—double-check before confirming
* Use `/journal list` to see entry numbers and details before deleting
* Entry numbers will be adjusted automatically after deletion

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### 🔍 Related Commands

* [**/journal list**](journal-list) – See all your journal entries and their numbers
* [**/journal view**](journal-view) – View the full text of any entry
* [**/journal add**](journal-add) – Add a new entry to your journal
* [**/journal edit**](journal-edit) – Edit an existing entry
