Applying Filters

Learn how to use filters to organize and find your notes quickly

Filters in Cleft allow you to quickly organize and find your notes based on various criteria. This feature helps you manage collections of notes efficiently by narrowing down your search results or focusing on specific subsets of your knowledge base.

How to apply filters

  1. Open the Cleft app and navigate to your notes list.

  2. Look for the filter icon or option, usually located near the top of the screen.

  3. Tap or click on the filter option to open the filter menu.

  4. Choose from the available filter criteria:

    • Inbox

    • Shared links

    • Archived

    • Tags

  5. Select one or more filters to apply to your notes list.

  6. The notes list will update to show only the notes that match your selected filters.

Types of filters

Tag filters

Use tags to categorize your notes and filter by specific topics or projects.

Date filters

Find notes created or modified within a specific time frame.

Favorite filters

Quickly access your most important or frequently used notes.

Archive filters

Toggle between active and archived notes.

Combining filters

You can apply multiple filters simultaneously to refine your search further. For example, you might filter for notes tagged "Work" that were created in the last week.

Clearing filters

To remove applied filters and view all your notes again:

  1. Open the filter menu.

  2. Tap or click to clear all active filters.

Tips for effective filtering

  • Use consistent tagging practices to make filtering more powerful.

  • Regularly review and update your filters to match your evolving note-taking habits.

  • Experiment with different filter combinations to discover new ways of organizing your thoughts.

Filters are a great way to quickly find relevant information when you need it. Take some time to explore different filtering options to enhance your productivity with Cleft.

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