How do I delete time back ups in time machine?

I used to be able to go into time machine and delete individual back ups. Now nothing happens. Help.

wandering wrote:
I used to be able to go into time machine and delete individual back ups.
See Here  >  Should I delete old backups?  If so, How?
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