Duplicating & deleting elements in Elementor

Learn how to duplicate and delete sections, columns, and widgets in Elementor — and how to undo accidental deletions.

Duplicating saves time when you need the same element twice. Deleting removes content you no longer need. Both are quick in Elementor — and both are reversible if you make a mistake.

Quick summary

Right-click any element (a container, section, column or widget) to see options including Duplicate and Delete. You can also use keyboard shortcuts, or the handles that appear when you hover over an element. Always use Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z to undo an accidental deletion.

What you'll need

The Elementor editor open

How to duplicate an element

Duplicating creates an identical copy of the element. A duplicated widget appears in the same container as the original. A duplicated container appears directly below the original.

Right-click the element you want to duplicate. For a widget, right-click its corner. For a container or section, right-click its tab (the handle that appears when you hover over it).

Click "Duplicate" in the context menu that appears.

The copy appears. For a widget, look in the same container as the original. For a container, look directly below it.

How to delete an element

Deleting removes everything inside

Deleting an element also deletes everything nested inside it. When you delete a container or section, every element inside it is deleted too. When you delete a column, all widgets inside it are deleted. Always check what is inside before you delete.

Right-click the element you want to remove.

Click "Delete" in the context menu.

The element is removed. Undo with Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z if needed.

How to undo a deletion

Elementor keeps track of the changes you make while the editor is open:

Keyboard shortcut: Press Ctrl+Z (Windows) or Cmd+Z (Mac)
History panel: Click the History icon (a clock) in the top bar, or press Ctrl+Shift+H (Cmd+Shift+H on Mac). The Actions tab lists every change from your current editing session. Click an earlier action to take the page back to that point.

If you need to roll back further, see Undoing changes with revision history.

Copying and pasting elements

You can also copy elements and paste them in a different location, including on another page of the same site.

Right-click the element you want to copy.

Click "Copy."

Navigate to where you want to paste — this can be elsewhere on the same page, or you can open a different page in Elementor.

Right-click where you want the copy and click "Paste." Elementor's help describes Paste as replacing the contents of whatever you right-click, so check the result. If something you wanted disappears, press Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z.

Duplicating to a different page (Save as Template)

If you want to reuse a container or section on a completely different page, the best approach is to save it as a template. (Widgets don't have a Save as Template option. To reuse a single widget on another page, copy and paste it instead.)

Right-click the container or section and choose "Save as Template."

Give it a name and save.

Open the other page in Elementor.

Open the Template Library (click the add template icon on the canvas, which some Elementor articles call the folder icon, or press Ctrl+Shift+L / Cmd+Shift+L). Open the tab for your own templates (Elementor's help articles call it My Templates or Templates), find your saved template, and click Insert.

See Saving & reusing your own templates for more detail.

Common questions

I deleted a section by accident and Ctrl+Z didn't work — what do I do?

Try the revision history. Click the History icon (a clock) in the top bar and open the Revisions tab. A revision is created each time the page is saved or published. Select one from before the deletion and click Apply if asked, then click Update to save the restored version. Applying a revision removes anything added after it. See Undoing changes with revision history.

I duplicated an element but I can't find the copy — where is it?

A duplicated widget appears in the same container as the original, and a duplicated container appears directly below the original, so look there first. If you still can't spot it, open the Structure window (press Ctrl+I, or Cmd+I on Mac). It lists every element on the page, and clicking one opens its settings.

Can I paste an element copied from one Elementor site to another?

Yes. Right-click the element on the first site and click Copy. On the second site, right-click where you want it, choose Paste from other site, then press Ctrl+V (Cmd+V on Mac) to confirm. Both sites need Elementor 3.11 or later with the same features switched on. You can paste a section into a site that uses containers, but not a container into a site that uses only sections. It doesn't work for widgets from third-party add-ons. Templates are another way to move work between sites. Contact us if you'd like help.

Need a hand?

If you're stuck, email support@chykalophia.com and we'll help. Include your website address and a screenshot if you can.