iBooks: Erase books - how it works

If you no longer want to use books in iBooks, you can simply delete them. We'll show you how.

Delete books from iBooks

1. First, open the iBooks app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.
2. Tap the "Select" button at the top right and mark the books you want.
3. Select the "Delete" option above and confirm with "Delete this copy" below.
4. The book will now be deleted from your iOS device. However, it remains in your account and can be downloaded again at any time. In addition, it is now displayed as a download option.
5. If you don't want to see the book at all, select it again and tap on "Move" in the top left corner.
6. Then enable the "Hide iCloud Books" option below.

In the next practical tip, we will show you how to activate night mode in iBooks.