In addition to images, you can attach other types of files to notes (for example, documents, PDFs, or archives). There are three different ways to add a file to a note, each with its own features.
Method 1: Attach a file as a separate attachment.
This method is ideal when a file is the main document or resource for a task/note (for example, a contract, invoice, or technical specification). The file is attached in a special field below the text editor.
How to insert:
- Drag & drop: Drag a file from a folder on your computer and drop it onto the dashed area below the note’s text field.
- Using the paperclip icon: Click the paperclip icon located below the text input field, then choose a file from your computer.
Attached files are displayed as a list below the main note text. You can download or delete them.
Method 2: Insert a file inside the text (as a block).
This method is used when the file is an integral part of the note or serves as an illustration for the text.
How to insert:
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Through the block menu:
- On an empty line in the editor, type “/” or click “+” to open the block menu.
- Select “File” and upload it from your computer.
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Drag & drop:
- Drag a file from a folder into the note’s text area (the insertion point will be highlighted with a horizontal line).
- After releasing the mouse button, a menu will appear. Select “Insert file.”
The file appears as an interactive block within the text. The block shows the file name, extension, and size. This file is also uploaded to the app and synchronized.
Method 3: Insert a link to a local file.
This option is useful when you need to reference a large file without uploading it to the app, or if you work with the file only on one computer.
How to insert: Drag a file from a folder into the note’s text area and, in the menu that appears, select “Insert local path.”
A clickable link in the format file:///... will be added to the note, leading to the file on your computer.
Details:
- The file itself is not uploaded to the server and is not synchronized. It does not take up storage space in the app.
- The link will work only on the computer from which it was added.
Important! This feature is available only in the desktop version of the app. In the web version, the file will automatically upload and be inserted as a block.
Learn more about working with files