Can I remove the "pronoun" field from Contacts?

I just noticed that a new field in contacts is set by default on the iPhone. How do I delete this?


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iPhone 15 Pro Max

Posted on Apr 18, 2024 09:09 AM

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Posted on Apr 18, 2024 09:54 AM

You can’t delete the field. You are not required to use it, just like you are not required to use any of the other fields available for contacts.

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Jun 21, 2024 08:33 AM in response to floridianman

floridianman wrote:

I want to remove the pronouns on all my Apple devices. I have about 15 devices that pronouns field needs to be removed.

As long as you do not use it when adding a new contact, you will never see the option when viewing the contact. It is just that simple. If a pronoun has not been chosen, then you are not seeing it when you are looking at the Contact, so there is nothing that you would have to remove. You cannot change the default items when adding a contact.

Jun 16, 2024 02:29 PM in response to JM3217

JM3217 wrote:
I just noticed that a new field in contacts is set by default on the iPhone. How do I delete this?

Technically speaking none of the fields in the Contacts app are "set by default." The fields are optional;l and if one doesn't put any data in a field that field will not appear in the saved Contact. The OP says he/she doesn't want to scroll past those fields when creating the contact. I understand that but those field choices will only be seen when creating or editing the Contact. After a contact is saved the unused fields disappear.


Some might prefer to have a Setting for the Contacts app that allows to set in advance those fields one wishes to see and/or use. But at present this option is not available.

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Can I remove the "pronoun" field from Contacts?

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