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There are two ways of removing libraries:
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Learn how to uninstall Arduino libraries, whether through the Library Manager for individual removals or by using your file manager for bulk deletions across all IDE versions.
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*[Uninstall libraries with the Library manager (requires IDE 2)](#library-manager). Easy way to remove individual libraries.
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*[Remove libraries with your file manager](#file-manager). A better option if you want to remove many libraries and it works for all versions of the IDE.
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*[Uninstall libraries using the Library Manager](#library-manager)
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*[Remove libraries manually using the file manager](#file-manager)
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## Uninstall libraries with the Library manager
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## Uninstall libraries using the Library Manager{#library-manager}
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The Library Manager in Arduino IDE 2 can be used to uninstall individual libraries:
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1. Click the **Library Manager** button or select _Tools > Manage Libraries..._ in the menu bar.
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1. Click the **Library Manager** button in the sidebar, or select _Tools > Manage Libraries..._ in the menu bar.
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3. Find the library in the search results. Note that the results are listed alphabetically.
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4.Put your mouse cursor over the INSTALLED label and click UNINSTALL to uninstall the library.
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4.Click the **Remove** button.
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5. Confirm that you want to uninstall the library by clicking **Yes**.
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> If a newer version of the library is available, the **Remove** button will be replaced by an **Update** button. To remove the library in this case, click the three dots in the top-right corner and select **Remove**.
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This method allows you to remove many libraries at once. It works for all types of libraries and versions of Arduino IDE.
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Libraries are a collection of code that provide extra functionality for use in sketches, for example when working with hardware or manipulating data.
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Libraries are a collection of code that provide extra functionality for use in sketches, for example when working with hardware or manipulating data. Learn how to add libraries to Arduino IDE.
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Learn how to add libraries to Arduino IDE.
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-[Using the Library Manager](#library-manager)
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## Using the Library Manager{#library-manager}
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* In IDE 2, you can also click on the  button in the sidebar.
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> IDE 1.x also has options to filter by _Type_ and _Topic_.
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> To find more information about the library, click **More info**. This will usually take you to a reference page or repository for the library
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## Importing a .zip library{zip-library}
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1. In the menu bar, go to _Sketch > Include Library > Add .ZIP Library..._
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## Using installed libraries {#using-libraries}
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## Further reading
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*[Uninstall a library from Arduino IDE](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016077340-Uninstall-a-library-from-Arduino-IDE)
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*[Installing libraries in the Arduino IDE 1](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v1/tutorials/installing-libraries#importing-a-zip-library) on Arduino Docs
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-[Uninstall a library from Arduino IDE](https://support.arduino.cc/hc/en-us/articles/360016077340-Uninstall-a-library-from-Arduino-IDE)
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*[Installing libraries in the Arduino IDE 2](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v2/tutorials/ide-v2-installing-a-library) on Arduino Docs
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-[Installing libraries in the Arduino IDE](https://docs.arduino.cc/software/ide-v2/tutorials/ide-v2-installing-a-library) on Arduino Docs
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* About [#include](https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/structure/further-syntax/include/)
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- About [#include](https://www.arduino.cc/reference/en/language/structure/further-syntax/include/)
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