On Pinterest, "deleting favorites" typically refers to "unfavoriting" a Pin that you previously marked with a star icon. This action removes the star designation from a Pin, effectively taking it out of your "favorites" list or collection without deleting the Pin itself from your saved boards.
Unfavoriting a Pin on Pinterest
If you've marked a Pin as a favorite using the star icon, removing it is a straightforward process. This method allows you to quickly deselect Pins you no longer wish to consider "favorites."
Here's how to unfavorite a Pin:
- Locate the Favorited Pin: Navigate to the Pin you previously marked with a star icon. This could be on one of your boards, in your feed, or from a search result.
- Hold Down on the Pin: Lightly press and hold your finger down on the Pin. This will usually bring up a quick action menu or highlight the Pin.
- Tap the Star Icon Again: While holding the Pin, you will see the star icon that you used to favorite it. Tap this star icon once more.
- Confirmation: The star icon should now disappear or change its appearance (e.g., become hollow instead of solid), indicating that the Pin is no longer marked as a favorite. This action effectively "removes" it from your favorites.
Quick Guide to Favoriting/Unfavoriting Pins:
| Action | How to Perform |
|---|---|
| Favorite a Pin | Hold down on the Pin and tap the star icon (⭐️) |
| Unfavorite a Pin | Hold down on the Pin and tap the star icon (⭐️) again |
This method is specifically for managing Pins marked with the star icon. It's important to note that unfavoriting a Pin does not delete it from any boards you may have saved it to; it only removes its "favorite" status.
