Whether you're taking a clean screenshot for a portfolio, testing how a page layout reflows when a section is removed, or simply hiding annoying popup overlays so you can read the content underneath — Delete/Hide Element is the tool. It offers two modes: Delete (completely removes the element from the DOM, causing surrounding content to reflow into the space) and Hide (sets visibility to hidden, preserving the element's space in the layout). Both operations are reversible with Undo. A red hover overlay shows exactly which element will be affected before you click, so there's no guessing. The tool keeps a running count of deleted and hidden elements, and you can undo them one by one or all at once. Like all DevSuite tools, changes are non-destructive — refresh the page and everything comes back.
In Delete mode, click any element to completely remove it from the page. The element is taken out of the DOM, and surrounding content reflows to fill the space — just like if the HTML didn't exist. Great for seeing how a page looks without specific sections.
In Hide mode, click an element to make it invisible while keeping its space in the layout. The element becomes transparent but its box dimensions remain, so the rest of the page layout stays exactly the same. Useful for testing visual weight without layout shifts.
Before you click, moving your mouse shows a red semi-transparent overlay on the element that will be affected. This preview prevents accidental deletion of the wrong element — you always see exactly what you're about to remove.
Every delete and hide action is tracked in an undo history. Click the Undo button to reverse the last action, bringing the element back. You can undo multiple actions in sequence to step back through your changes.
A live counter shows how many elements you've deleted and how many you've hidden in the current session. At a glance, you know how many changes you've made and how many undos are available.
All changes are purely visual and exist only in browser memory. The page's actual code is never modified. Refresh the page at any time to instantly restore every deleted and hidden element to its original state.
Remove cookie consent banners, chat widgets, promotional popups, sticky headers, and newsletter overlays before taking screenshots. Get a clean, professional capture of the page content without visual clutter.
Wondering how the page flows without the testimonials section? Or what happens when you remove the sidebar? Delete the section and see the layout reflow instantly — no code changes needed.
On content-heavy pages with intrusive ads, hide the ad elements so you can read articles and documentation without distraction. The content reflows to fill the available space.
Preparing a presentation that references a complex webpage? Remove the elements that aren't relevant to your point, leaving only the sections you want to discuss. Then screenshot the simplified view.
If elements are overlapping or obscuring each other, delete the top element to see what's underneath. This is faster than tweaking z-index or display properties in DevTools when you just need a quick look.
Open the DevSuite Pro floating dock and click the Delete/Hide Element icon. Choose between Delete mode (removes element and reflows layout) or Hide mode (makes invisible but preserves space).
Move your mouse over the page. A red semi-transparent overlay highlights the element under your cursor, showing exactly what will be affected when you click.
Click the highlighted element. In Delete mode, it's removed and surrounding content reflows. In Hide mode, it becomes invisible but its space is preserved.
Keep clicking to remove more elements, or click Undo to bring back the last removed/hidden element. The action counter shows your current changes.
Done experimenting? Refresh the page to instantly restore every element to its original state.
