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    • Getting Started
      • Add files to Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • How to rename, move, and delete your files
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
    • Using Documents
      • Supported file formats
      • Create a new file in Documents
      • Create a folder or a subfolder in Documents
      • Copy, move, rename, delete, restore, or compress files and folders
      • Customize the view of your files
      • Use search in Documents
      • Access recently opened and favorite files
      • Organize your files with Inbox
      • Enhance your files with Tools
      • Set up reminders for your files
      • Access your device files via the Files app folder
      • Documents internal web browser
      • Download files from the Internet
      • Save links in Documents
      • Why VPN?
      • Use VPN in Documents
      • Documents VPN provider & Privacy
      • Share files via the Share button
      • Save files from other apps to Documents via Extension
      • Transfer files from Safari to Documents
      • Transfer files between iOS device and desktop using Wi-Fi
      • Transfer files to another iOS device with Nearby
      • Transfer files to desktop or another iPhone/iPad with WebDAV
      • Share files with Android devices
      • iTunes file sharing
      • Share files from cloud via a link
      • Transfer files between Documents and your Mac using a USB cable
      • Sync and back-up your files using cloud storages
      • Sync a folder with the 2-way sync
      • Set up sync with Mac via SFTP
      • Connect to your Mac or PC via SMB
      • Time Capsule set up
      • Siri shortcuts in Documents
      • Documents widgets
      • Quick Actions
      • Quickly scroll to the top
      • Smart Actions in Documents
      • Use iOS Live Text in Documents
      • How to set password to the app
      • Documents Widgets in Control Center
      • iPhone Mirroring in Documents
    • Troubleshooting
      • Files look broken
      • Music stops when the screen is locked
      • Documents app quits unexpectedly
      • Documents app freezes
      • Sync issues
      • There is no Documents app in the 'Open In' menu
      • Annotations are not visible in Documents while working with a third-party app
      • Restore accidentally deleted files
      • VPN-related issues
      • Wi-Fi Transfer issues
      • Can't access a password protected app
      • Email can’t be sent
      • The app occupies too much space
      • Subscription issues
      • Battery usage and background activity of the app
      • Music skips while playing
    • Billing & Subscription
      • Upgrade to Documents Plus
      • How to cancel the free trial for Documents Plus
      • How to check and manage your subscription status
      • Refund processes in Documents
    • Privacy & Data
      • Documents privacy FAQ
    • Contact us
    Home Using Documents Tips and tricks Documents widgets

    Documents widgets

    Make the most out of your Home Screen with handy widgets from Documents. Widgets are presented in three sizes and provide you with quick access to your favorite files, music, and file actions.

    Add and manage Documents widgets

    To add a Documents widget, follow these steps:

    1. Enter the jiggle mode by long pressing on a blank area of the home screen of your device.
    2. Tap the plus icon (+) at the top left to open the widgets gallery.
    3. Type “Documents” in the search field or scroll down to find the app.
    4. Choose a widget you like and tap Add widget.
    5. Drag the widget to move it to a perfect place on your screen.

    To remove a widget, simply enter the jiggle mode and tap the minus sign at the top left of the widget. 

    Create a widget stack 

    Widget stacks allow you to make multiple similarly-sized widgets overlay each other so that they occupy the same area of your home screen. For example, you can stack two small Documents widgets and swap between them instead of adding a large one. 

    To create a widget stack, drag and drop one widget into another similarly-sized one. That’s it!

    Manage widget stacks

    Long-tap a widget stack you want to customize and select Edit Stack from the pop-up. Once in Edit mode, you can:

    1. Toggle-off and -on the “Smart Rotate” option. While on, Smart Rotate automatically decides what widget to show first.
    2. Rearrange the widgets in the list. To do it, tap three horizontal lines on the right and drag the item up or down.
    3. Delete a widget from the stack by swiping left and tapping the Delete button.

    To remove the whole stack, enter the jiggle mode and tap the minus sign at the top left of the widget stack.

    Lock screen widgets

     A new set of actions has been introduced with the release of iOS16 - get quick access to the files and tools you’re using daily from your lock screen.

    After being added to the lock screen, widgets serve as a shortcut by opening the app with a single tap and applying a particular action right away - this grants you quick access to your files and various options without taking extra steps. 

    These are the lock screen widgets that are available in the Documents app:

    • Recents
    • Favourites
    • Browser
    • VPN - Status: OFF
    • VPN - Status: ON
    • Connect to computer 
    • Scanner 
    • My Files
    • Music
    Note: Lock screen widgets are available for iPhones only and are also exclusively introduced in iOS16, so previous iOS versions users won’t be able to access the functionality.
    Tip: A VPN widget changes depending on its status (on or off). Now you can see if the connection is established by taking a quick look at your lock screen.

    To add a lock screen widget, you should enter the edit mode on the lock screen (by tap & hold) and tap the Plus under the clock.

    After this, choose Documents and tap a widget you like - the flow is the same as with any other widget supported by the Apple ecosystem. 

     



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