Folders work best for things with a natural container: a course, a client, a project, a year.
Creating a folder
On desktop, use the New Folder button at the top of the sidebar or press Cmd Shift N on Mac and Ctrl Shift N on Windows and Linux. On mobile, tap the folder button in the top corner of the Folders screen.
Creating a subfolder
On desktop, right click a folder and choose New Subfolder. On mobile, open a folder and choose New Subfolder from the menu in the header. Folders nest as deep as you like, and each one shows its note count.
Renaming and reordering
On desktop, right click a folder to rename it, and drag folders to reorder them. On mobile, use Rename Folder from the folder menu, and tap Edit on the Folders screen to drag rows into a new order.
Deleting a folder
Deleting a folder with notes or subfolders inside asks for confirmation first. An empty folder is removed immediately.
When to stop organizing
If you are deciding between two folders for more than a couple of seconds, put the note anywhere and move on. Search by meaning finds notes by what they say, so filing is a convenience rather than the only route back to your writing.