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

Overview: delete a checklist line item

Deleting a line item removes an unused checklist item from a checklist or template, which is used when cleaning unused steps from a test script without changing completed work.

To clear Pass, Fail, or N/A on a line item first, see Reset a line item / checklist item.

Your role must be the checklist responsible user, or Manager or Admin.
You can find the menu at the open checklist - Menu - Edit and add items.
This removes the selected line item permanently from the checklist.

Only the checklist responsible user, or users with the project role Manager or Admin, can delete line items.

You cannot delete line items that are already checked, commented on, or have attached files. Deletion cannot be undone.

How to delete a checklist line item

Open the checklist.
Click Menu.
Click Edit and add items.
Click the trashcan icon on the line item to delete it, or the pen icon to edit it.

Screenshot: How do I delete a single line item on a checklist? - Step 1 and 2

Screenshot: How do I delete a single line item on a checklist? - Step 3

Results: delete a checklist line item

The unchecked line item is removed immediately
Deleted line items cannot be restored
Checked, commented, or file-attached line items stay in place until reset

Troubleshooting: delete a checklist line item

Problem	Cause	Solution
Cannot delete the line item	Your role is below Manager and you are not responsible for the checklist	Ask a Manager or Admin to delete it, or get assigned as responsible
Deleted item still visible	Browser shows a cached view	Refresh the page
Cannot delete a checked line item	Line items with status, comments, or files cannot be deleted	Reset the line item first, then delete it

Updated on: 07/26/2026

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