Deleting duplicates in iphoto library

Does anyone know how to delete duplicates in iphoto. I hit the duplicate button by mistake.

Put the duplicate in the iPhoto trash and empty it.
If you have many dupes, Duplicate Annihilator Will help you find them.
Regards
TD

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    1.Should I delete my old iPhoto Library Current folder once everything is transferred to Photos Library Current?
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  • How do I delete photos in Iphoto library that have not been imported?

    How do I delete photos in Iphoto library that have not been imported?

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  • HT1849 how do u easily delete duplicates in your library

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  • Deleting duplicates in iPhoto?

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  • Deleting duplicate photos in library

    Is there any way to delete a bunch of photos that I imported into my library twice by accident?

    Check put For dealing with duplicates in iPhoto check out Duplicate Annihilator
    Regards
    TD

  • Delete photo from iPhoto library and HDD

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    Regards
    TD

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