Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac — by Apple Support

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Explains how to erase and format the startup disk of an Intel Mac from Recovery, and notes that newer macOS versions have different recommended steps.

Quick steps

  1. Back up your files
  2. Start up from macOS Recovery
  3. Erase Macintosh HD in Disk Utility
  4. Reinstall macOS if wanted

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

Source: Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac by Apple Support. Licence: Link only (©).

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