How to Undo in Notes on iPhone – Guide
If you’ve just deleted the note, a Shake to Undo will give you the option to undo the trash. Tap Undo to get your note back.
If you try to edit a note found in the Recently Deleted folder, a prompt appears. Tap Recover and the app will remove the note from the Recently Deleted folder and allow you to edit it. To move multiple notes from the Recently Deleted folder, tap Edit (above and to the right of theRecentlyDeleted folder name), tap the circle (to the left of each note you want to restore) to select Notes, then tap Move To, then tap the folder for which you want to restore the notes.
How to Undo a deleted note
If you just deleted the note, a Shake to Undo will bring up an option Undo note from trash. Tap Undo to retrieve your note. Otherwise, navigate to the main Folders menu under Notes. Tap Recently Deleted to access deleted notes. Apple places deleted notes in the Recently Deleted folder for 30 days, after which the system permanently deletes them.
If you try to edit a note found in the Recently Deleted folder, a prompt appears. Tap Recover and the app will remove the note from the Recently Deleted folder and allow you to edit it. To remove multiple notes from the Recently Deleted folder, tap Edit (above and to the right of theRecentlyDeleted folder name), tap the circle (to the left of each note you want to recover) to select the notes, then tap Move and tap thefolder where you want to retrieve the notes.
Shake to undo or redo
You can undo recent actions by shaking your iPhone or iPad. When you shake your device after typing, the system will display an “Undo typing” prompt and give you the option to tap Cancel or Undo. A shake also lets you undo a recent cut or paste action. The system guesses what you intend to undo. For example, if you type a phrase and shake the device, when undoing, the phrase will be removed.
The Shake to Undo feature on your iPhone or iPad allows you to undo or redo the most recent action. By default, Apple turns on the Shake to Undo setting. To access the option, open Settings > General > Accessibility > Shake to Undo. Adjust the slider to the left to the Off position if you want to disable the feature.
iPad keyboard undo icon
When you use the onscreen keyboard on an iPad, the arrows in the upper left corner of the number keys are for undo and redo. To access these options, tap the arrow that points to the lower left corner.
delete or select and delete
If you type text without first selecting something to type, you can use the on-screen delete key or the external keyboard as an “undo”. The on-screen delete key remains the best way to quickly remove a single character on any iOS device. To remove a longer selection of text, double-tap to select the text (and optionally drag the line with a dot that appears on the final of selected text) and tap Cut.
Final note
If you’re looking for a way to undo mistakes in your notes on the iPhone, this guide is for you. It covers everything from how to access the Undo button to tips for using it effectively. If you have any questions about the guide, don’t hesitate to ask us – we’re here to help. Finally, share this guide with your friends so they can learn too! ..
