KellyCreston
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Q: How do I delete photos in iphoto?

How do I delete photos in iphoto?  I mainly use "events" to sort and organize my photos.  I need to clear up extra space and get rid of old photos so they can be deleted from iphoto all together but it would be easiest if I could some how just delete entire "events".

MacBook Pro (13-inch Mid 2010)

Posted on May 3, 2013 5:45 PM

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Q: How do I delete photos in iphoto?

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  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad May 3, 2013 5:59 PM in response to KellyCreston
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    Photos for Mac
    May 3, 2013 5:59 PM in response to KellyCreston

    Deleting Photos from an iPhoto Library:

     

    1 - from an Event or the Photos mode: select the photo(s) and use the Delete key to move the photos to the trash bin. Then empty the iPhoto Trash bin as follows:

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    2 - from an album, smart album, book, slideshow, card, etc.: select the photo(s) and use the key combination of Command+Option+Delete to move the photos to the trash bin.  Then empty the trash bin as above.

     

    NOTE: deleting a photo from an album, slideshow, book, etc., with only the Delete key only deletes that photo from that item. Deleting a photo from an Event deletes ALL occurances of that photo in the library.

     

    OT

  • by KristiKeeKee,

    KristiKeeKee KristiKeeKee Aug 14, 2016 11:25 PM in response to Old Toad
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    iLife
    Aug 14, 2016 11:25 PM in response to Old Toad

    this is not helpful at all. none of my screens look like that.

  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Aug 15, 2016 12:10 AM in response to KellyCreston
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    Aug 15, 2016 12:10 AM in response to KellyCreston

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  • by LarryHN,

    LarryHN LarryHN Aug 15, 2016 12:13 AM in response to KristiKeeKee
    Level 10 (85,697 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Aug 15, 2016 12:13 AM in response to KristiKeeKee

    It is the exact answer - I guess you need to spend less time making multiple crazy posts and more time understanding software the many tens of millions of people use and love with no problems

     

    If you actually have a question then post it with no editorials and include exact details of your system and your problem - ThreadJacking other people's threads with crazy  posts is RUDE and totally unproductive

     

    LN

  • by Old Toad,

    Old Toad Old Toad Aug 15, 2016 8:11 AM in response to KristiKeeKee
    Level 10 (141,783 points)
    Photos for Mac
    Aug 15, 2016 8:11 AM in response to KristiKeeKee

    With the amount of information you've provided it's impossible to offer a solution.  We can't see your computer so we need to know the details of your problem and setup, i.e.:

    • what system are you running?
    • what version of iPhoto are you running? Or are you running the new Photos app?
    • what methods have you tried?
    • where is your library located?
    • did you apply any updates or upgrades just prior to the problem occurring?
    • are you running a "managed" or "referenced" library?

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    • what type of Mac?
    • how much free space on your boot drive?

     

    Until you give us this information we won't be in any position to help you.