phpMyAdmin Tutorials

Table Removal

phpMyAdmin is intended to handle the administration of MySQL over the web.

Access phpMyAdmin

To access phpMyAdmin, follow the directions listed on the Access phpMyAdmin tutorial. Then continue with the directions below to restore a database.

Remove Table

In the phpMyAdmin window that appears, click the name of your database in the left pane (just under the icons).

Remove Single Table

If you wish to remove a single table, simply click the red x in the row of the table you wish to remove. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm your decision to remove the table. If you are sure you wish to remove the table click OK.

Remove Multiple Tables

If you wish to remove multiple tables place a checkmark next to the tables you wish to remove. Near the bottom of the right pane, select Drop from the "with selected" dropdown box. A new window will appear in the right frame listing the tables you wish to remove, asking you to confirm your decision to remove the table. If you are sure you wish to remove the table click YES.

Remove All Tables

If you wish to remove all tables, near the bottom of the right pane, click Check All and select Drop from the "with selected" dropdown box. A new window will appear in the right frame listing the tables you wish to remove, asking you to confirm your decision to remove the table. If you are sure you wish to remove the table click YES.