The fastest way to clear drawings from your chart

TradingView does not have a single "delete all" button for drawings, but you can remove multiple drawings quickly by selecting them together and deleting them as a group. The method depends on whether you want to delete drawings from one chart, multiple charts, or your entire account — and the steps differ slightly between the web version and the mobile app.

The web version gives you more control. You can select individual drawings by clicking them while holding Ctrl (Windows) or Command (Mac), then press Delete or right-click to remove them. On mobile, you delete one drawing at a time, which makes bulk removal slower but still straightforward once you know where the delete button is.

Key Takeaways

  • On the web, hold Ctrl or Command and click each drawing you want to remove, then press Delete or use the right-click menu to clear them all at once.
  • On mobile apps, you must delete drawings one at a time by tapping the drawing, then tapping the trash icon in the menu that appears.
  • Clearing all drawings from a single chart takes seconds on web but requires going through each one on mobile.
  • Deleted drawings cannot be recovered, so double-check your selection before confirming removal.

Selecting and deleting multiple drawings on the web

Open the chart with the drawings you want to remove. Click on the first drawing to select it — you will see it highlighted with selection handles around it. Now hold Ctrl (on Windows) or Command (on Mac) and click each additional drawing you want to delete. Each one you click while holding the modifier key will be added to your selection.

Once you have selected all the drawings you want to remove, press the Delete key on your keyboard. The drawings will disappear when ready. Alternatively, right-click on any of the selected drawings and choose "Delete" from the context menu that appears. Both methods work the same way.

If you accidentally select a drawing you did not mean to delete, click on it again while still holding Ctrl or Command to deselect just that one. You can then delete the remaining selected drawings without losing the one you wanted to keep.

Removing drawings one at a time on mobile

On the TradingView mobile app (iOS or Android), tap the drawing you want to delete. A menu will appear with options for that drawing. Look for the trash icon or "Delete" option and tap it. The drawing will be removed from your chart.

Repeat this process for each drawing you want to remove. There is no way to select multiple drawings at once on mobile, so if you have many drawings to clear, the web version will be faster. If you are already on mobile and need to delete several drawings, consider switching to a web browser on your phone or computer to use the multi-select method instead.

Clearing all drawings from a chart at once

If you want to remove every drawing from a single chart without deleting them individually, the fastest approach on web is to select all of them together. Click on the first drawing, then hold Ctrl or Command and click every other drawing on the chart. Once all are selected, press Delete.

On mobile, there is no shortcut — you will need to delete each drawing separately. If the chart has many drawings, consider opening the same chart in a web browser to clear them all at once, then return to the mobile app.

What happens to drawings you delete

Deleted drawings are removed permanently and cannot be undone or recovered through TradingView's undo function. Before you press Delete, make sure you have selected only the drawings you actually want to remove. If you delete something by mistake, you will need to redraw it manually.

Drawings are stored with the chart itself, so deleting them from one device does not affect drawings on other devices unless you are viewing the same saved chart. If you have saved a chart layout with drawings and then delete those drawings, the saved layout will not automatically update — you will need to save the chart again if you want the new version without the drawings.

Using the drawing toolbar to manage what you draw

To avoid having too many drawings to delete later, use the drawing toolbar to stay organized while you work. The toolbar at the top of the chart shows all the drawing tools available — lines, rectangles, trend lines, and more. When you are done using a particular tool, click a different tool or click the pointer icon to stop drawing.

If you find yourself deleting the same types of drawings repeatedly, consider whether you need them at all, or whether a different tool (like alerts or price levels) might serve your purpose better without cluttering your chart. This keeps your workspace cleaner and reduces the need for bulk deletion later.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I undo a drawing deletion?

No. Once you delete a drawing and confirm the action, it is gone permanently. TradingView does not have an undo feature for deleted drawings. If you delete something by mistake, you will need to redraw it manually.

Will deleting drawings from one chart affect my other charts?

No. Drawings are specific to each chart. Deleting drawings from one chart does not change any other charts you have created, even if they show the same stock or cryptocurrency.

Why can't I select multiple drawings on the mobile app?

The TradingView mobile app is designed for simpler, faster interactions on smaller screens. Multi-select would require more complex touch gestures. If you need to delete many drawings at once, the web version is more efficient.

Do deleted drawings affect my saved chart layouts?

Deleted drawings are removed from the chart when ready. If you have saved a layout that included those drawings, the saved layout will still show the old version with the drawings. You will need to save the chart again to update the layout without the deleted drawings.

What if I delete a drawing by accident while selecting multiple drawings?

Make sure you have selected exactly the drawings you want before pressing Delete. If you select the wrong drawing, click it again while holding Ctrl or Command to deselect it before pressing Delete. This prevents accidental removal.