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# How do I erase or delete an annotation?

There are two ways to remove an annotation: **delete** it with the Trash icon, or **erase** free-draw ink with the Eraser tool.

These annotation types are removed with the **Trash** icon:

* highlight
* underline
* squiggle
* strikethrough
* text
* note
* shapes (ellipse and rectangle)
* images and audio clips
* stamps

Be sure none of the tool icons in the Annotation Toolbar are selected, then touch or click the annotation to bring up the horizontal menu and choose the **Trash** icon:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/arrow-to-trash_fqfhtn.png)

||| ⚠️ IMPORTANT: The Eraser tool **doesn't** work on these annotations — it only works on the Drawing tool and the Freeform Highlight tool.

On a Mac, you can also right-click / Control + click / two-finger trackpad touch and choose **Delete**:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/mac-crop-80_1kkdnlk.png)

To remove ink annotations (the Drawing tool and the Freeform Highlight tool), be sure none of the tool icons are selected, choose the **Eraser**, and mark over the annotation to remove it.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/ink-toolbar_11lybt7.png)

| ✅ TIP: Adjust the eraser's size by touching or clicking its dot in the toolbar and moving the slider:

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/60818aeea8717000/eraser_1o54wbj.png)

# What's Next

[I can't find some of my Annotation Tools](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/i-cant-find-some-of-my-annotation-tools-qcvky8/)
[How to Undo and Redo Actions](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/how-to-undo-and-redo-actions-1eaplcg/)
[Free Write or Draw](https://help.scriptation.com/en/article/free-write-or-draw-1lqyfn3/)