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Using file attachments in posts
Using file attachments in posts

Keep all of your knowledge in one place with file attachment!

Updated over 5 months ago

While sharing knowledge with your team, you may want to include files such as PDFs, CSVs, zip files, and more. You can simply attach those files to posts in Slab.

Attaching a file

To attach a file, simply drag and drop it into a post or:

  1. In Edit mode, type /file attachment.

  2. Select the file you want to upload from your computer or drag and drop it into the uploader.

When added, the file will automatically turn into an embed.

💡Tip: File attachments can be reacted to and commented on by hovering over them and clicking the 😀 Add Reaction or 💬 Add Comment icons that appear above them.

Adding more files

Add more files to an existing attachment to have all related content in one place in a post.

To add files to an existing attachment, you can simply drag and drop the files or:

  1. In Edit mode, hover over the attachment.

  2. Click the … menu that appears above the attachment.

  3. Click Add more files.

  4. Select the files you want to add from your computer.

Converting an attachment into a mention

Convert an attachment into a mention to reduce visual space on a post.

To convert an attachment into a mention:

  1. Place your cursor over the attachment.

  2. Click the … menu that appears above the attachment.

  3. Click Convert into mention.

✏️ Note: Hover over the mention to see a preview of the attached file(s).

Downloading files

To download an individual file:

  1. Hover over the attachment.

  2. Click the ⬇️ Download file icon.

To download all files in an attachment:

  1. Hover over the attachment.

  2. Click the … menu that appears above the attachment.

  3. Click Download all (zip).

Removing files

To remove a single file:

  1. In Edit mode, hover over the attachment.

  2. Click the … menu that appears to the right.

  3. Click Remove this file.

To delete all files in an attachment:

  1. In Edit mode, hover over the attachment.

  2. Click the … menu that appears above the attachment.

  3. Click Delete all files.

Types of files supported

You can upload all types of files. The maximum size per attachment that can be uploaded depends on your team's plan.

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