You don't have to tap "Edit" and then individually check items one by one. There's a much faster way — just drag two fingers down a list to select multiple items instantly.

How to do it

1. Open any supported app with a list view (Mail, Messages, Notes, Files, Reminders, etc.)
2. Tap and hold with two fingers on any item in the list
3. Drag up or down without lifting your fingers — items get selected as your fingers pass over them
4. If you hold at the edge of the screen, the list auto-scrolls and keeps selecting

That's it. No need to enter edit mode first — the two-finger drag does it for you.

Where it works

This gesture works in most Apple apps that show lists:

• Mail — bulk select emails to delete, move, or mark as read
• Messages — select multiple conversations to delete or pin
• Notes — select notes to move between folders or delete
• Files — select files and folders to move, copy, or share
• Reminders — select multiple reminders to complete or reschedule
• Voice Memos — select recordings to share or delete

Many third-party apps support it too if they use standard iOS list components.

Good to know

• Introduced in iOS 13 — works on all currently supported iPhones and iPads
• Once items are selected, the toolbar at the bottom shows your available actions (delete, move, share, etc.)
• To deselect an item, tap it with one finger
• Works in both portrait and landscape orientation