If you want to delete a partition, the Delete button will enable you to do so.
1. Select a partition from the list at the top right of the Partitions window.
NOTE: You cannot delete the startup partition unless you start up from a floppy.
2. Click the Delete… button.
WARNING: Deleting a partition will erase all of the data contained on that partition.
3. A password will be asked for, if necessary.
4. A confirmation dialog will appear. Click OK, and the partition will be deleted, unless a file on that partition is currently open. In that case, a dialog will appear informing you of this. If this dialog does appear, you must Quit from all applications and repeat steps 1 - 4 above to delete this partition.
5. When the partition is deleted, its name will disappear from the list in the Partitions window. Repeat steps 1 - 4 to delete more partitions. Click Done when you are finished.