How can I remove an external HDD from Time Machine

I want to remove an external HDD from Time Machine but it is not shown in the list, how can I do this please?

Open Time Machine preferences, click on the Options button. At the bottom of the exclusion list click on the Add [-] button, select the drive in the File dialog, click on the Exclude button. Understand that this configuration will only remain as long as the drive remains mounted.

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