Remove tiles from the tilemap with the Eraser tool

Use the Eraser tool to remove tiles from the tilemapA GameObject that allows you to quickly create 2D levels using tiles and a grid overlay. More info
See in Glossary by selecting the tiles in the SceneA Scene contains the environments and menus of your game. Think of each unique Scene file as a unique level. In each Scene, you place your environments, obstacles, and decorations, essentially designing and building your game in pieces. More info
See in Glossary view with this tool.

1. Select the Eraser tool from the toolbar, or press its shortcut key D. You can automatically switch to the Eraser tool when using the Paint tool by holding Ctrl while using the Paint tool.
   

2. Erase tiles on the tilemap in the Scene view by selecting them with the Eraser tool.

3. To adjust the size of the Eraser tool, click and drag the tool over the cells in the Tile Palette window until you achieve the desired size (tiles in the Tile Palette window aren’t erased).

Additional resources

• Essential tilemap steps and tools
• Active brush
• Tile Palette preferences reference