Edit and manage a list in Reminders on iPhone
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 upgraded reminders. 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
While viewing a list, tap
, tap Select Reminders, 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.
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 upgraded reminders. If you sort or reorder a shared list, other participants also see the new order (if they use upgraded 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.