Archiving hides the note from the day-to-day list. Unlike the trash: the content stays in the library, it just gets out of the way.

Archive a note

  1. Open the note.
  2. Tap ⋮.
  3. On the icon row, tap Archive (the box).
  4. The note leaves the main list and starts counting under Archive.

In bulk: select several → Archive.

DicaNote note menu with the share, favorite, pin, archive and trash row
Archive is the green box on the bottom row of the ⋮ menu. The red trash icon is a different action.

Where to see the archive

  1. Open Categories (shortcuts or the search panel).
  2. Under SYSTEM CATEGORIES, tap Archive.

Archived notes live there. Tap to open, edit or Unarchive / restore to the active list (exact label varies).

Archive vs trash vs pin

What it does
PinKeeps on top because you use it now
ArchiveRemoves from the list because you no longer use it, but may need it
TrashSoft-deletes (restore window)

Finished project, past trip, old draft: archive.
Wrong note or junk: trash.

Tip: if home is full of test Untitled notes, archive or delete in bulk. Search still finds what is in Archive if you know the term.

FAQ

Does archiving delete attachments?

No. PDF, audio and images go with the archived note.

Does an archived note go into backup?

Yes in the sense that it is still part of the library. Confirm with a test restore.

How is it different from Favorites?

Favorites highlight what you like. Archive hides what is already past.

See also