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Can I delete viewed shows on the app?

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You cannot delete any sort of viewing on the app itself, you have to use a browser on computer or other devices.

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How do I edit my list of shows?

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To add a show to your list, hover over it and click the "+" button in the lower right corner. To delete a show from your list, hover over it and click on the check mark in the lower right corner.

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How do I delete "similar" movies if I don't want them listed?

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Removing items from your viewing activity will also remove suggestions for other movies and shows, but you cannot manually disable Netflix's recommended movies and shows.

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If I delete a show I have seen, does it get deleted for each profile user, or just mine?

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It doesn't get deleted for everyone. Think of every profile as a separate account for each person.

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How do I get rid of movies and shows that I've already seen?

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Although you couldn't before, Netflix has added this option. Just log into your account and go to the activity page. You will now find an "X" beside each title which you can click on to delete it.

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How do I erase my Netflix history?

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You can either delete your profile, or click the grey "X" for every show you've watched.

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Can I alphabetize the viewing activity list?

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Unfortunately, you cannot. Items in the viewing activity list display in chronological order with the most recently watched item appearing at the top of the list.

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How do I remove the history from a child's account?

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If the child's account is using a "Kids" profile, you can't—Netflix doesn't include a "Remove" option for these accounts. If your child uses a standard profile, this article's instructions apply.

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What happens if there is not an X next to the movie title on Netflix to delete it?

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You may be in a 'Kids' account, which limits what you can change in you account settings. You also may not have the latest version of Netflix.

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How do I remove movies from the "continue watching" section?

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Skip to the end of the movie, let it play the credits, then use the grey x method.

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