Delete a task on the app

What you’ll learn

• Delete tasks with long-press
• Confirm before delete (if prompted)
• Tell apart Delete and Won’t do

Before you start

Platforms	iOS (TestFlight) · Android — primary guide.
Plan	Free
Prerequisites	Task on Home tab.

Steps

1. Long-press task

Long-press the task to delete.

2. Tap Delete

Tap Delete (usually red, bottom of menu).

3. Confirm

If a dialog appears, tap Delete to confirm. Task leaves the list.

Mobile tips

• Unsure? Use Won’t do instead of delete
• Swipe left (if available) may shortcut delete — per app version

On web/desktop: Right-click → Delete; Delete key when task selected.

Related guides

• Won’t do task
• Task context menu
• Help Center

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Frequently asked questions

Can I undo delete?

Usually no — consider [Won't do](/en/guides/wont-do-task/) if you need history.

Delete subtasks?

Open parent → detail → delete each subtask, or delete parent (whole tree).

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