Xcode Interface Builder - "correct" way to delete/rename miswired IBOutlets / IBActions?

Solution 1:

Use the Connections inspector to break the connection. Then you can modify/delete the object and/or the code without having to worry.

Solution 2:

The accepted answer is fine, but there are a few ways to do the same thing.

Method One

Right click the view in the storyboard and then click the little x by the referencing outlet.

Method Two

Right click the view name in the Document Outline. Then click the little x by the referencing outlet.

Method Three

Select the view on the storyboard and then click the Connections Inspector. Then you can click the little x to remove an outlet reference.

Extra References in Code

If you are getting outlet connections in code that you didn't add yourself see this answer.

Solution 3:

You can find unused IBOutlets in the file in which they're declared by looking in the "gutter" of the source editor for an "unfilled hole".