Nikon Z 8 Reference Manual page 246

Candidates for Deletion
1
Select pictures.
The camera will list all pictures rated d (candidate for deletion). Pictures you do not currently
wish to delete can be deselected by highlighting them using the multi selector and pressing
W (Q).
To view the highlighted picture full screen, press and hold the X button.
2
Delete the pictures.
Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete the selected pictures.
Pictures Shot on Selected Dates
1
Select dates.
Highlight dates using the multi selector and press 2 to
select; selected dates are marked with M icons. Selected
dates can be deselected by pressing 2 again.
Repeat until you have selected all the desired dates.
2
Delete the pictures.
Press J; a confirmation dialog will be displayed.
Highlight [Yes] and press J to delete all the pictures taken
on the selected dates.
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Deleting Pictures