Edit and manage a list in Reminders on iPad

In the Reminders app , you can easily edit and manage the items in a list.

Note: All Reminders features described in this guide are available when you use updated reminders in iCloud. Some features aren’t available when using other accounts.

Mark items as completed

Tap the empty circle next to an item to mark it as completed and hide it.

To unhide completed items, tap , then tap Show Completed. To delete the completed items, tap Clear.

Edit multiple items at the same time

A Reminders screen showing reminder lists on the left side, and a to-do list on the right side. The New Reminder button is at the bottom center.

While viewing a list, tap , tap Select Reminders or Select Items, then select the items you want to edit. You can also drag two fingers over the items.
Use the buttons at the bottom of the screen to add a date and time, move, delete, assign, complete, tag, or flag the selected items.

Organize related items using sections

While viewing a list, tap , tap Manage Sections, tap New Section, then enter a name.
Add more sections as needed.
To rename a section, tap its name, then enter a new name.
To move a section, touch and hold the section, then drag it to a new position.
Note: You can’t move the Others section.
Categorize items by dragging them into the sections.

To remove a section, swipe left on the section, then tap Delete.

Create a subtask

Swipe right on the item, then tap Indent. Or drag an item onto another item.

If you complete a main task, the subtasks are also completed. If you delete or move a main task, the subtasks are also deleted or moved.

Sort and reorder items in a list

Sort items by due date, creation date, priority, or title: (not available in the All and Scheduled Smart Lists) In a list, tap , tap Sort By, then choose an option.
To reverse the sort order, tap , tap Sort By, then choose a different option, such as Newest First.
Manually reorder items in a list: Touch and hold an item you want to move, then drag it to a new location.
The manual order is saved when you re-sort the list by due date, creation date, priority, or title. To revert to the last saved manual order, tap , tap Sort By, then tap Manual.

When you sort or reorder a list, the new order is applied to the list on your other devices where you’re using updated reminders. If you sort or reorder a shared list, other participants also see the new order (if they use updated reminders).

Delete an item

Swipe left on the item, then tap Delete.

If you change your mind, you can recover the deleted item—tap with three fingers or shake to undo.

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