Deleting an Entry on the Cronometer Mobile App
Delete a single diary entry
For users on the Cronometer mobile app, the process to remove a single item from your food diary, exercise log, or biometrics is straightforward. This method works for iOS and Android devices.
- Navigate to your diary: Open the Cronometer app and make sure you are on the correct day's diary. You can use the date banner at the top to navigate to different days if needed.
- Locate the entry: Scroll through your diary to find the specific food, exercise, or biometric entry you want to remove.
- Swipe left to reveal the delete icon: On the entry row, swipe your finger from right to left. A red trash can or delete button will appear.
- Tap the delete button: Tap the red icon to permanently remove the entry from your diary.
Delete multiple diary entries
Sometimes, you may need to delete several items at once, such as removing all entries from a specific meal or correcting a series of mistakes. The multi-select mode makes this efficient.
- Enter multi-select mode: In the top right corner of your diary screen, tap the 'More' menu (three vertical dots or lines). From the dropdown menu, select "Multi-Select Mode".
- Select the entries: Tap on each entry you wish to delete. A checkbox will appear next to the selected items.
- Delete selected items: After selecting all the necessary entries, tap the gear icon that appears in the top right corner. From the options, choose "Delete".
Deleting an Entry on the Cronometer Desktop Website
Delete a single diary entry
The web version of Cronometer offers multiple ways to delete a single diary entry, giving you flexibility depending on your preference.
- Method 1: Right-Click: Simply right-click on the entry you want to remove. A context menu will appear with the option to "Delete Selected Item".
- Method 2: Use the keyboard: Click once on the entry to select it, then press the 'Delete' key on your keyboard.
- Method 3: Settings Menu: Click the entry to select it, then go to the settings menu (three dots) in the top right corner of the diary panel. Choose "Delete Selected Items" from the menu.
Delete multiple diary entries
For bulk deletions on the desktop site, you can use the multi-select feature.
- Select items: Hold down the 'Shift' key on your keyboard while clicking each of the items you want to delete. This will select multiple entries simultaneously.
- Right-click and delete: After selecting all the items, right-click on one of them. A menu will appear with a "Delete Selected Items" option.
Comparison of Cronometer Deletion Methods
| Feature | Mobile App | Desktop Website |
|---|---|---|
| Delete a single entry | Swipe left on the entry and tap the delete icon. | Click the entry and hit the 'Delete' key, or right-click and choose delete. |
| Delete multiple entries | Enter "Multi-Select Mode" via the menu, select items, then tap the gear icon and choose delete. | Use 'Shift' + click to select multiple items, then right-click and select "Delete Selected Items". |
| Delete custom food/recipe | Go to 'Foods' tab, select the custom item, then use the action menu to delete or retire. | Go to 'Foods' tab, select the custom item, then use the gear icon to delete or retire. |
| Delete all entries for a day | Use the "Delete all" option in the diary's settings menu (three dots). | Use the "Clear all" option in the diary's settings menu (three dots). |
Handling imported data that won't delete
Sometimes, especially with data imported from connected services like Fitbit, a deleted entry might reappear. This happens if the sync permissions have not been updated. To fix this, you must either disconnect the service temporarily or adjust the sync settings to prevent that specific type of data (e.g., exercise) from being imported.
How to delete a custom food or meal
Deleting a custom food or meal is different from removing a diary entry. You must navigate to your custom items list to remove them permanently.
- Access the 'Foods' tab: Find and tap or click on the 'Foods' tab within your Cronometer account. On mobile, this is at the bottom; on the website, it's typically in the main navigation.
- Select your custom item: Navigate to your list of custom foods or recipes and select the one you want to remove.
- Choose to 'Delete' or 'Retire': On the mobile app, use the menu in the top right corner. On the website, use the gear icon. You will be presented with a choice:
- Delete: Permanently removes the custom item and all past diary entries associated with it.
- Retire: Removes the item from your custom list but keeps it in your past diary entries.
Conclusion
Whether you need to quickly remove a single mistake on the go using the mobile app's swipe gesture or perform a bulk deletion on your desktop with multi-select, Cronometer offers intuitive methods to keep your food and nutrient logs accurate. Understanding the difference between deleting a daily diary entry and permanently removing a custom food is key to managing your data effectively. This guide provides a comprehensive roadmap to ensure your tracking remains precise and free of errors.
Managing Errors in Cronometer
For more information and detailed instructions on managing your diary entries and other data in Cronometer, consider visiting their official support documentation. It provides in-depth articles on various features and troubleshooting tips.
