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Cloud Storage

Cloud Services Windows

Having access to your documents on multiple devices makes life easier.

Here is a quick look at working with compatible cloud storage providers in iA Writer for Windows.

Adding Cloud Storages

Open the left panel (Library) of iA Writer with Ctrl+E. Click on Add to Library at the bottom-left and then choose Add folder to the Library.

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Supported storage folders (both cloud and local) will will be displayed in a popup window allowing you to select and add to your Library.

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OneDrive

The native/default cloud storage from Microsoft. Usually this is automatically installed on your PC and thus, could be your first choice for a cloud provider.

iCloud for Windows

If you are using iA Writer on Apple products, chances are iCloud Drive is your primary storage.

The good news is you can keep using this storage provider on your PC by downloading iCloud for Windows.

Note that older versions of iCloud for Windows suffer from a number of compatibility issues. Updating to the most recent version of iCloud for Windows before adding iCloud folders to Writer is highly recommended. You can find the most recent version here: https://support.apple.com/HT204283

Dropbox

Effortlessly sync your documents using Dropbox. As long as you have an internet connection, any documents stored in Dropbox will be synced automatically.

Google Drive

iA Writer for Windows supports linking Google Drive in the same intuitive manner as Dropbox.

Potential Issues

An internet connection is required to access or synchronize files stored in cloud locations. Please ensure that your device has a proper internet connection.

If you run into issues with your cloud storage, check our troubleshooting section prior to contacting our Support Team.

Library

Organize Your Files

Folders, favourites, hashtags and more, discover all the ways to organize your documents in Writer.

Navigate Your Files

Create, search and navigate through your documents in the Library.

Wikilinks

Connect, browse, and rediscover your writing.

Content Blocks

Include images, comma separated tables, text files and code as blocks of content in your documents.

Outline

Writer for Windows comes with two powerful features for working with long or complex documents.