1. Click Settings (while still in Edit Layout of Lead/Contact)
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2. Move the required fields from Avaliable Fields to Selected Fields
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3. Expand the Buttons Section by clicking on (+) at bottom right corner. Uncheck New check box as shown below.
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4. Click ok.
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