---
title: "removeProperties(_:)"
framework: addressbook
role: symbol
role_heading: Type Method
path: "addressbook/abgroup/removeproperties(_:)"
---

# removeProperties(_:)

Removes the given properties from all the records of this type in the Address Book database.

## Declaration

```swift
class func removeProperties(_ properties: [Any]!) -> Int
```

## Parameters

- `properties`: An array of the properties to be removed.

## Return Value

Return Value The number of properties successfully removed.

## Discussion

Discussion Only custom properties can be removed. This method is not implemented.

## See Also

### Managing properties

- [addPropertiesAndTypes(_:)](addressbook/abgroup/addpropertiesandtypes(_:).md)
- [properties()](addressbook/abgroup/properties().md)
- [type(ofProperty:)](addressbook/abgroup/type(ofproperty:).md)