# How do I get rid of duplicates? {% hint style="info" %} Before you start: [Read our guide](/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-avoid-duplicating-data.md) to understand when Kumu creates new elements and when Kumu updates existing elements. {% endhint %} If you find just a few duplicates in your map, it’s best to delete them by hand by selecting the duplicate and clicking the trash icon in the sidebar. If you find lots of duplicates in your map, try following these steps to remove them: * Check to see whether you have duplicate labels in your import spreadsheet. We reconcile based on the combination of label AND type for imports (check out this [handy guide](http://blog.kumu.io/5-tips-for-becoming-a-spreadsheet-master/) for detecting duplicates). * Remove any unwanted duplicates in your spreadsheet. * [Delete all data](/frequently-asked-questions/how-do-i-delete-data-from-my-project.md) from your map * Re-import your spreadsheet into your map. **Still struggling?** Email for additional help! --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.kumu.io/frequently-asked-questions/how-to-get-rid-of-duplicates.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.