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engage
Explorer | Level 3
8 years ago
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Can I create collapsible headers in Paper?

Can I create collapsable headers in Dropbox paper?

  • Of course you can engage!

    You can add an H1 or H2 by using the formatting toolbar or the shortcuts listed below.

    • H1: Type # and press space, then type your header
    • H2: Type ## and press space, then type your header
    • H3: Type ### and press space, then continue typing (you can also add an H3 by highlighting and bolding an entire line of text)

    You can also make H1 and H2 headers more bold by highlighting and bolding them as you would with any other text.

    To collapse or expand them, click on the downward arrow on the left of the header you'd like to take these actions on. 

    I hope this helps and please let me know if there's anything else you'd like to ask too. Thanks for using Paper!

     

    Mod note: edited to update link in post [last update 2023]

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  • Nicknick43's avatar
    Nicknick43
    Helpful | Level 6
    8 years ago

    THIS small feature would make the service almost perfect. Especially will be useful for those recurring meeting notes that have to be separated by headers. I could then transition from Dynalist+Evernote+Todoist (maybe) to one tool. 

  • AJ P.1's avatar
    AJ P.1
    Icon for Dropbox Staff rankDropbox Staff
    7 years ago

    Sorry for the delay, this feature should now be available for everyone :)

  • IanGreig's avatar
    IanGreig
    Helpful | Level 5
    7 years ago

    Headings do not collapse on my iOS Paper. A strange omission, since navigation on a small screen and using a device away from a desk are two reasons why good navigation and collapse/expand headings are most needed.\

    My desktop Paper has excellent navigation via a ToC that appears at left, based on the hierarchy of headings. And the headings themselves collapse and expand like a grown-up outline. Brilliant...

    But the iOS apps are crippled by comparison

    I rely on good functionality while using a small screen, often standing up or engaged in discussion.

  • MiraliN's avatar
    MiraliN
    Explorer | Level 4
    7 years ago

    I unfortunately found that this feature doesn't work in Firefox

  • Shinkirou's avatar
    Shinkirou
    Explorer | Level 4
    7 years ago
    Seconding the firefox bug. It's really disappointing to find a major feature bug simply by not using chrome.
  • msf42's avatar
    msf42
    Helpful | Level 6
    7 years ago

    I've been using this feature almost daily. As of yesterday, it is no longer available. Will it be returning?

  • Walter's avatar
    Walter
    Icon for Dropbox Community Moderator rankDropbox Community Moderator
    7 years ago

    Hey there msf42  - sorry for the tardy response; are you still having issues with this?

  • msf42's avatar
    msf42
    Helpful | Level 6
    7 years ago

    Sorry for my late reply - it turns out it is a known issue with Firefox. Using another browser now and everything is fine.

    Thanks!

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