Star nodes and searches

Keep frequently used nodes and searches within easy reach.

View as Markdown

Starring adds a node or search to the Starred section of your sidebar. Use it bookmarking nodes and searches you return to regularly.

Star a node

Zoom into the node you want to save, then press the star button in the header bar. On mobile, open the page menu and select Add to Starred.

Workflowy saves the node’s location so selecting it from the sidebar returns you to the same page.

Use this when you want to access a repeating search.

  1. Run the search you want to save
  2. Select the star button in the search bar

Use a starred search for views such as open tasks, this week’s meetings, or items assigned to a collaborator. See Search your notes and Advanced search to build useful searches.

Rename or reorder a starred entry

Give a starred search a memorable name so you can recognize it in the sidebar and find it in the JumpTo menu.

  1. Open the sidebar and expand Starred
  2. Hover over the entry and select the edit button
  3. Enter the new name and press Enter

Drag starred entries within the sidebar to arrange them in a useful order.

Remove a star

Select the active star button again, or hover over the entry in the sidebar and press the star to remove it. Removing a star does not delete the node or the content matched by a search.

Starring or Jump To shortcuts

Star something when you want it visible in the sidebar. Assign a Jump To shortcut when you prefer to navigate by typing a short code without keeping the destination visible.

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JumpTo
Navigate to a node or saved search by name, or jump there with a custom text shortcut.