Once you have created a skill type you may later want to delete it. This can be done by following these steps:
Go to Quick-access menu > Skills > Manage types.
Click the cross icon (
) in the Actions column for the skill type you wish to delete.
Read the warning message, then click Continue to confirm the deletion.

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