How to Create Collections
Group notes into collections without over-filing everything.
Introduction
Collections are lightweight groups — closer to playlists than strict directories. Use them for themes you revisit, not for every fleeting thought.
What you'll learn
- When a collection is worth creating
- How to create and open collections in MemoBraid
- How collections work with Notes filters
Create fewer, denser collections
A good collection already has gravity: several notes clearly belong together. Empty collections become guilt shelves.
Examples: “Exam — Algorithms,” “Essay sources,” “Product research — onboarding.”
Collections vs tags
Collections are browsable groups from the Collections page. Tags help filter inside Notes. Many notes use both: a Research collection plus tags for methods or topics.
Create and use a collection
- Open Collections in the sidebar.
- Create a collection with a clear name.
- Open Notes and filter by that collection, or attach notes while organizing.
- Return to Collections later to jump back into the group.
Group what already belongs together
Start one collection for an active project — not twelve empty ones.
FAQ
Can a note live in multiple collections?
Yes. Notes can reference multiple collection IDs so cross-cutting themes stay flexible.
What happens if I delete a collection?
The collection goes away; notes remain in your library unless you trash them separately.
Do collections sync to the cloud?
Collections are stored locally with your notes in the browser database.