Deleting Drafts from Specific Apps
Here's how to delete drafts from various popular apps on your iPad:
- Open the Mail app: Tap the Mail icon on your home screen.
- Go to Drafts: Tap the "Drafts" folder in the left sidebar.
- Select the draft: Tap the draft you want to delete.
- Delete the draft: Tap the trash icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Notes
- Open the Notes app: Tap the Notes icon on your home screen.
- Find the draft: Locate the draft you want to delete.
- Delete the draft:
- Single draft: Swipe left on the draft and tap "Delete."
- Multiple drafts: Tap "Edit" in the top right corner, then tap the circle next to the drafts you want to delete. Tap the trash icon in the bottom right corner.
Safari
- Open the Safari app: Tap the Safari icon on your home screen.
- Go to the "Bookmarks" tab: Tap the "Bookmarks" icon at the bottom of the screen.
- Tap "Reading List": Find the "Reading List" section within "Bookmarks."
- Select the draft: Find the draft you want to delete.
- Delete the draft: Swipe left on the draft and tap "Delete."
Pages
- Open the Pages app: Tap the Pages icon on your home screen.
- Go to the "Recent" section: Find the "Recent" section within Pages.
- Locate the draft: Find the draft you want to delete.
- Delete the draft: Tap the "Edit" button in the top right corner, then tap the "Delete" button next to the draft.
Deleting Drafts in Other Apps
Most other apps will have similar methods for deleting drafts. Look for a trash icon, a "Delete" option, or a swipe-to-delete gesture.
Clearing Out Drafts in Settings
While you can't directly clear all drafts from your iPad's settings, you can adjust settings that might indirectly impact drafts:
- Clear Safari History and Data: Go to Settings > Safari > Clear History and Website Data.
- Clear App Cache: Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage > Manage Storage. Choose the app with drafts and tap "Delete App Data."
Important Note:
Deleting drafts from an app usually removes them permanently. Double-check before deleting.