How to organize notes into folders on Daino Notes

beginner 8 min read Updated 2026-03-18

Quick Answer

Organize your notes in Daino Notes by creating folders through the sidebar menu and dragging notes into them. You can create nested folders and move notes between folders to maintain a structured note-taking system.

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Prerequisites

Active Daino Notes account
At least one existing note
Basic understanding of file organization
Daino Notes app installed

Step-by-Step Instructions

Access the folder creation menu

Open Daino Notes and locate the sidebar on the left side of the screen. Right-click in an empty area of the sidebar or click the + New Folder button at the top of the sidebar to open the folder creation menu.

You can also use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+Shift+N (Windows) or Cmd+Shift+N (Mac) to quickly create a new folder.

Create your first folder

In the New Folder dialog box, enter a descriptive name for your folder such as "Work Projects" or "Personal Notes". Click Create to add the folder to your sidebar. The new folder will appear in the navigation panel with a folder icon.

Use clear, descriptive names that will help you quickly identify the folder's contents later.

Move existing notes to folders

Select the note you want to organize by clicking on it in the notes list. Drag the note and drop it onto the desired folder in the sidebar. Alternatively, right-click on the note and select Move to Folder, then choose your target folder from the dropdown menu.

You can select multiple notes by holding Ctrl (Windows) or Cmd (Mac) while clicking to move several notes at once.

Create nested subfolders

To create a subfolder within an existing folder, right-click on the parent folder and select New Subfolder. Enter the subfolder name and click Create. The subfolder will appear indented under the parent folder with a small arrow indicating the hierarchy.

Keep your folder structure simple - avoid creating more than 3-4 levels of nesting to maintain easy navigation.

Organize notes directly when creating them

When creating a new note, click the New Note button and immediately select the destination folder from the Save in Folder dropdown at the top of the note editor. This saves time by placing the note in the correct location from the start.

Use folder colors for visual organization

Right-click on any folder and select Folder Properties. Choose a color from the color palette to assign to the folder. The folder icon will change to your selected color, making it easier to visually distinguish between different categories of notes.

Develop a color coding system - for example, use blue for work folders, green for personal folders, and red for urgent items.

Reorder and manage folder structure

Drag folders up or down in the sidebar to reorder them according to your preference. To rename a folder, right-click and select Rename. To delete an empty folder, right-click and select Delete Folder. Notes must be moved out before deleting a folder.

Place your most frequently used folders at the top of the sidebar for quick access.

Common Issues & Troubleshooting

Cannot drag notes into folders

Ensure you're dragging the note onto the folder name, not just near it. The folder should highlight in blue when you hover over it. If the issue persists, try using the right-click Move to Folder option instead.

New folder button is greyed out

Check that you have sufficient storage space in your Daino Notes account. Free accounts have folder limits, so you may need to upgrade your plan or delete unused folders to create new ones.

Folders not syncing across devices

Verify your internet connection and ensure you're signed into the same Daino Notes account on all devices. Go to Settings > Sync and click Force Sync to manually update folder structures.

Lost notes after moving to folder

Check the All Notes view in the sidebar to see all notes regardless of folder. Use the search function to locate missing notes by title or content, then move them back to the appropriate folder.

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