You can delete multiple drawings in TradingView by selecting them together, then removing them all at once

TradingView lets you select several drawings on your chart at the same time and delete them in one action, rather than removing them one by one. The process differs slightly depending on whether you're using TradingView on a computer or phone, and whether you want to delete drawings you created yourself or manage drawings shared by others on your chart.

The fastest method on desktop is to hold Shift or Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) while clicking each drawing you want to remove, then press Delete or right-click and choose the delete option. On mobile, you'll use a long-press gesture to select multiple items before deleting them.

Key Takeaways

  • On desktop, hold Shift or Ctrl while clicking each drawing to select multiple ones, then press Delete or use the right-click menu to remove them.
  • On mobile, long-press a drawing to enter selection mode, then tap other drawings to add them to your selection before deleting.
  • Deleted drawings cannot be recovered, so double-check your selection before confirming the deletion.
  • You can only delete drawings you created yourself; drawings added by other users on a shared chart require those users to remove them.
  • If you want to hide drawings temporarily instead of deleting them, you can use the Drawings panel to toggle their visibility on and off.

Selecting multiple drawings on desktop

Start by clicking on the first drawing you want to delete. The drawing will show selection handles around it. Then hold down the Shift key on your keyboard and click on each additional drawing you want to select. Each drawing you click while holding Shift will be added to your selection, and you'll see all selected drawings highlighted with handles.

If the drawings are scattered across different parts of your chart, you can also hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) instead of Shift and click each one individually. This method works the same way — each click adds another drawing to your selection without deselecting the previous ones.

Once you have all the drawings you want to delete selected, press the Delete key on your keyboard. The drawings will disappear from your chart immediately. Alternatively, you can right-click on any of the selected drawings and choose "Delete" from the context menu that appears.

Selecting multiple drawings on mobile

On the TradingView mobile app, long-press on a drawing to enter selection mode. The drawing will show a checkmark or highlight indicating it's selected. While still in selection mode, tap on other drawings you want to add to your selection — each tap adds another drawing to the group.

Once you've selected all the drawings you want to remove, look for a delete button or trash icon that appears at the bottom of the screen or in the toolbar. Tap it to delete all selected drawings at once. The exact location of the delete button may vary depending on your device and which version of the app you're using.

Using the Drawings panel to manage multiple items

TradingView's Drawings panel gives you another way to work with multiple drawings at once. Open the panel by clicking the drawings icon in the left toolbar (it looks like a pencil or line), and you'll see a list of all drawings currently on your chart.

In this panel, you can click on a drawing's name to select it on the chart, or you can right-click on the drawing's name to see options including delete. Some versions of TradingView allow you to select multiple items in this list using Shift or Ctrl, then delete them all together. Check whether your panel has checkboxes next to each drawing — if it does, you can check multiple boxes and then use a delete button to remove them all.

What happens when you delete drawings

Deleted drawings are removed from your chart permanently and cannot be undone through a standard undo command after you close the chart. If you close TradingView immediately after deleting, you may be able to recover the drawings by reopening the chart before your changes save, but this is not reliable.

Before you confirm a deletion, take a moment to review which drawings are selected. If you're unsure whether you want to remove something, you can deselect it by clicking on it again while holding Shift or Ctrl, or by unchecking it in the Drawings panel.

Deleting drawings on shared or public charts

If you're viewing a chart that other users have added drawings to, you can only delete drawings that you created yourself. Drawings added by other users will remain on the chart even if you select them — the delete action simply won't work on them.

If you want to remove drawings from a shared chart that were created by someone else, you'll need to ask that person to delete them, or you can contact TradingView support if the drawings violate the platform's rules. If you're the chart owner, you may have additional permissions to remove any drawing, regardless of who created it.

Hiding drawings instead of deleting them

If you're not sure whether you want to permanently remove drawings, you can hide them temporarily instead. In the Drawings panel, look for an eye icon next to each drawing — clicking it will toggle the drawing's visibility on and off without deleting it.

This approach is useful when you want to compare your chart with and without certain drawings, or when you want to keep drawings saved but out of sight for now. You can show them again at any time by clicking the eye icon once more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I undo a deletion after I close my chart?

Once you close your chart, deleted drawings are generally permanent. If you close TradingView immediately after deleting and reopen the chart before your changes save, you might recover them, but this is not may provide. It's best to assume deletions are final and review your selection carefully before confirming.

Why can't I delete some drawings on a shared chart?

You can only delete drawings you created yourself. If other users added drawings to a shared chart, only they can remove them. If you need those drawings removed, contact the person who created them or reach out to TradingView support.

Is there a way to delete all drawings at once without selecting them individually?

TradingView does not have a "delete all drawings" button in most versions. You'll need to select multiple drawings using Shift or Ctrl, or use the Drawings panel to select several at once. If you have a very large number of drawings, selecting them in groups and deleting in batches is usually the fastest approach.

What's the difference between hiding and deleting a drawing?

Hiding a drawing keeps it saved on your chart but makes it invisible — you can show it again anytime. Deleting removes it permanently. Use hiding when you want to compare your chart with and without certain drawings, and use deleting when you're certain you no longer need the drawing.