How do I delete a single line item on a checklist?

How to Delete Checklist Items

When your checklist has grown long or includes line items that were never used, you may want to clean things up. Deleting unchecked line items is an easy way to remove unused tasks from a checklist—without affecting completed or reviewed items.

This guide explains how you can delete unchecked line items in a few clicks, whether you’re tidying up a checklist template or an active inspection checklist.

Only users that's responsible for the checklist or users with the role Manager, or Admin can delete line items

You cannot delete line items that are already checked, commented on, or contain attached files

Step by step guide on how to delete a not-yet-checked line item

Open your checklist and click "menu"
Click "edit and add items"
Click on either the "pen" for editing or the "trashcan" for deletion

Step 1 & 2

Step 3

Troubleshooting

Problem	Cause	Solution
Can't reset a line item	Insufficient permissions	Ask a Manager or Admin to assist
Deleted item still visible	Browser cached version	Refresh the page
Can't reset a checked line item	Line items that have been interacted with cannot be deleted	Reset the line item and delete it

Can I re-do a deletion?

No, once deleted, line items cannot be restored. Make sure to double-check before confirming the action

Updated on: 07/31/2025

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