What is the difference between Archive and Delete?

Both options sit in the Doc settings menu. Archive keeps the Doc and shows a banner with an Unarchive link, while Delete is a separate option in the same menu.

Does the Doc disappear from the sidebar when archived?

Yes. After you choose Archive, the Doc no longer appears under its Space in the sidebar, and the Doc page shows a banner reading This Doc is archived.

How to archive a document in ClickUp

Archive a Doc in ClickUp from the sidebar menu to clear old notes out of your Space, and restore it later with Unarchive if you need it again.

Quick answer

To archive a document in ClickUp, hover the Doc in the sidebar and select its Settings button to open the Doc settings menu. Choose Archive from the list. ClickUp then shows a banner reading This Doc is archived, with an Unarchive link if you change your mind, and removes it from the sidebar.

Steps at a glance

Find the Doc in your Space in the sidebar
Hover the Doc and select its Settings button
Choose Archive in the Doc settings menu
Read the banner confirming the Doc is archived
Select Unarchive if you need the Doc back

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Summary

Archiving a Doc in ClickUp takes it out of your sidebar without deleting it. It keeps Spaces tidy once meeting notes or drafts are no longer in use, and the Doc itself stays intact.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1
Open the Doc's menu
Find the Doc under its Space in the sidebar. Hover the row to reveal the Settings button, then select it to open the Doc settings menu.
Step 2
Choose Archive
The Doc settings menu lists Rename, Copy link, Duplicate, Archive and Delete, among other options. Select Archive. Pick Archive rather than Delete if you may want the Doc again.
Step 3
Check the Doc is archived
The Doc now shows a banner reading This Doc is archived, with an Unarchive link beside it. The Doc has dropped out of your sidebar. Select Unarchive on the banner at any time to bring it back.

Why this matters

You have a Space full of old meeting notes and drafts, and the sidebar is getting crowded. Archiving them clears the clutter in seconds, so your team finds the current Docs quickly, and nothing is lost for good.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Archive and Delete?
Both options sit in the Doc settings menu. Archive keeps the Doc and shows a banner with an Unarchive link, while Delete is a separate option in the same menu.
Does the Doc disappear from the sidebar when archived?
Yes. After you choose Archive, the Doc no longer appears under its Space in the sidebar, and the Doc page shows a banner reading This Doc is archived.

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