Locate a task, as explained in Display tasks, and then spike it.
In Ted4 or Fred4
You can remove a task on the Planning main tab, or on the Articles main tab.
•Planning main tab: Select one or more tasks and then on the Edit menu, click Spike.
•Articles main tab: Right-click one or more tasks and then click Spike Task.
In browser
Select one or more tasks and then click Delete in the menu.