Add files and folders

When it’s your party’s turn you can add new files and folders to the collaboration. The content you add will be visible to the members of your party. The other party will not be able to see the new content until your turn is ended.

Who can do this?	LEADERS CONTRIBUTORS
When?	YOUR TURN
Available in plans	FREE INVITEE STARTER PLUS

Add files

To add new files in your current turn:

Click on the Add files button in the bottom bar
Select one or more files from your device

Add files by drag and drop

To add files using drag and drop

Select one or more files from your device
Drag and drop the file where you’d like. Notice the UI will highlight the file destination in blue.

💡 Tip

You don’t need to keep the original file name. We recommend you use concise file names that will help your participants understand what’s been uploaded to the collaboration.
You don’t need to keep the file extension (such .docx) as it will automatically be available when user download the file
Use spaces and short file names that can be easily displayed in the card or list views
Avoid use of the following characters, < > : " / \ | ? * , in your filenames. Learn about Filename compatibility

Upload status

When your files are uploading to TakeTurns, an icon at the botton right corner of the content shows you the status of the upload:

When the upload is in progress, a blue animated circle is displayed
When the upload is done, a green checkmark is displayed
If the upload contains an error, a red cross is displayed.

You can click on this icon to view the full list of uploaded files. Each files with be prefixes by a green checkmark (success) or a red cross (error). In case of errors, you can retry the upload.

Add folders

To add a folder in your current turn:

Click New Folder
In the Add folder window, type your folder name
When you’re done, click on the Add button.

💡 Tip

We recommend you use concise folder names that will help your participants understand what’s been uploaded to the collaboration.
Use spaces and short folder names that can be easily displayed in the card or list views