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To delete a table in a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin, follow these steps:

1. Log in to your cPanel account.
2. Open phpMyAdmin by clicking on it in the Databases section:                                                                             
3. In the left pane, click on the name of the database that contains the table you want to delete.
4. In the right pane, select the checkbox for the table you want to delete.
5. In the "With selected" list box, choose "Drop" to delete the table.
   • Alternatively, if you want to keep the table but delete all of its data, choose "Empty".
6. If you want to disable foreign key checks, clear the "Enable foreign key checks" checkbox.
   • Note: Only disable the foreign key check if you are sure of the effects.
7. phpMyAdmin will confirm that you want to delete the table. Click "Yes" to proceed.

By following these steps, you can easily delete a table in a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin. Remember to exercise caution when deleting tables or data to avoid any unintended consequences.