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@@ -97,19 +97,10 @@ host.Run();
 
 ## Configuring a Host
 
-The `WebHostBuilder` provides methods for setting most of the available configuration values for the host, which can also be set directly using `UseSetting` and associated key. For example, to specify the application name:
-
-```csharp
-new WebHostBuilder()
-    .UseSetting("applicationName", "MyApp")
-```
+The `WebHostBuilder` provides methods for setting most of the available configuration values for the host, which can also be set directly using `UseSetting` and associated key.
 
 ### Host Configuration Values
 
-**Application Name** `string`
-
-Key: `applicationName`. This configuration setting specifies the value that will be returned from `IHostingEnvironment.ApplicationName`.
-
 **Capture Startup Errors** `bool`
 
 Key: `captureStartupErrors`. Defaults to `false`. When `false`, errors during startup result in the host exiting. When `true`, the host will capture any exceptions from the `Startup` class and attempt to start the server. It will display an error page (generic, or detailed, based on the Detailed Errors setting, below) for every request. Set using the `CaptureStartupErrors` method.