Using Folders

Keep your notes organized with Cleft’s folder system.

Creating Folders

Folder Setup

  • Create new folders for different topics or projects
  • Name folders clearly for easy identification
  • Use nested folders for hierarchical organization
  • Set up project-specific folder structures

Folder Naming Best Practices

  • Use descriptive names like “Team Meetings” or “Product Ideas”
  • Keep names consistent across similar folder types
  • Use date prefixes for time-based organization
  • Apply standard naming conventions across your workspace

Moving Notes to Folders

Individual Notes

  • Drag and drop notes into folders
  • Use move commands from note options
  • Batch select and move multiple notes
  • Quick move with keyboard shortcuts

Bulk Operations

  • Select multiple notes at once
  • Move entire collections to new folders
  • Reorganize folder structures easily
  • Transfer between project folders

Folder Management

Organization Strategies

  • By Project: Separate folders for each work project
  • By Date: Monthly or weekly folder organization
  • By Type: Meeting notes, ideas, tasks, etc.
  • By Client: Individual folders for each client or customer

Folder Maintenance

  • Regular cleanup of unused folders
  • Archive completed projects to separate locations
  • Merge similar folders when they overlap
  • Update folder names as projects evolve

Folder Navigation

1

Browse folder structure

Navigate through your folder hierarchy easily
2

Quick folder switching

Jump between frequently used folders
3

Search within folders

Limit searches to specific folder contents
4

Recent folders

Access recently used folders quickly

Advanced Folder Features

Smart Organization

  • Auto-categorization suggestions based on content
  • Duplicate detection across folders
  • Related note recommendations within folders
  • Folder usage analytics to optimize structure

Integration Benefits

  • Sync folder structure across devices
  • Share entire folders with team members
  • Export folder contents as complete packages
  • Backup folder hierarchies for data protection
Start with broad categories and create more specific folders as your note collection grows
Folders sync automatically across all your devices for consistent organization