How to Create and Manage Folders in Shortcuts App in iOS 14

Jul. 15, 2020

With a smart shortcut like the one that works with thesuper handy Back Tap feature, performing certain tasks like launching apps, translating a web page, orextracting ZIP filesis a breeze. Featuring a ton of hacks, the Shortcuts app is designed to boost automation on iOS. While the app has always been good in most aspects, it surprisingly lacked a proper shortcut management tool. Thanks to thearrival of iOS 14, you can now use folders to keep all of your shortcuts organized on your iPhone or iPad. If you find this feature handy, let’s jump right in to learn how you can manage Shortcuts folders in iOS 14!

Manage Folders in Shortcuts App in iOS 14

Shortcuts app offers three predefined folders; All Shortcuts, Share Sheet, and Apple Watch, to ensure your hacks remain organized and easily accessible. Just in case you don’t find them good enough or wish to have even better control over your shortcuts, you can also create customshortcutsfolders. With the quick duplicate, move, and delete tools, managing shortcuts has become more straightforward than ever before.

1. LaunchShortcuts appon your iPhone or iPad and then tap onthe back buttonat the top right corner.

2. On the next screen, you should seethree folders:

3. Now, tap on thefolder buttonat the top right corner of the screen.

4. Next, enter thename of the folderand choose the desired icon for it. You can choose from three options like People, Objects, and Symbols. After that, tap onAddat the top right to finish.

5. Launch theShortcuts appon your device ->back button.

6. Tap on theEdit buttonat the top left corner of the screen.

Rearrange Shortcuts Folders

If you want to rearrange folders, use therearrange button(looks like three horizontal lines) to drag a specific folder at the desired place.

Delete Shortcuts Folders

If you want to delete any shortcuts folder, simply tap onthe red buttonto the left of a specific folder. After that, you have two options. Either delete the folder along with all of its shortcuts or delete the folder but keep its shortcuts.

Based on your needs, you can duplicate, delete, or move shortcuts from one folder to the other. To do so, open the folder and then tap on theSelect buttonat the top right. Then, choose all the shortcuts in question. Next, you should see the options to duplicate, delete, or move. Tap on the respective button to go ahead with the quick process.

Note:If you want to delete, duplicate, or movie individual shortcut, touch and hold on it. And then choose the preferred option.

So, that’s the way you can take control of Shortcuts folders on your iPhone or iPad. If you like to create a variety of shortcuts, you would indeed appreciate this handy feature to keep all the hacks organized and also prevent the app from being cluttered.

iOS 14 has come with arange of appreciable featuresincludinghome screen widgets,power reserve mode, andApp Library. Being both feature-rich and refined, it has won a lot of praise. Where do you rank this iteration of iOS in the pantheon of great iOS updates and what are the features that have caught your attention in it?

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