Expunging Text Blocks

To expunge text in text blocks, such as narratives:

1. Search data for the record to expunge.

2. Open the record from the search results.

3. Click the Expunge  menu.

4. Select your agency's text expungement definition from the menu. Note that these options vary depending on your agencies Data Archive configuration and the record type.
   
   After selecting the type of expungement from the menu, the record, name, or document is outlined and a Start Expungement  button displays in the upper left corner.

5. Click the Start Expungement  button. The Confirm Expungement dialog displays, explaining that expunging cannot be undone.

6. Click the Expunge button.The Custom Text Expungement dialog displays for text block expungement if there are any texts items in the record, such as narratives.

7. Select individual phrases or search for names and phrases to expunge. If there are multiple narratives, use the < and > buttons to scroll between the narratives.

8. Optionally, click the Preview button to preview how the narratives appear after expungement is complete.

9. Click Expunge.
   
   Note: There is no undo function after clicking Expunge. If any other changes need to be made, click Cancel.
   
   After clicking Expunge, a message displays when the expungement completes. In a sub-section/record type, the subject name in the record displays as Expunged within all the subject name fields. 

10. Refresh the page to view the updated record.