## Overview A Box is a container that holds related Sparks and can also contain Sub-Boxes. It helps you organize your thoughts and information in a structured way. A Box has a name and description. It can be placed under one Parent Box, and it can contain other Sub-Boxes. For shared actions across MindLi, including the MindLi button, Help button, Avatar button, and Search field, see [Using MindLi](/get-started/using-mindli). Smart Tip: Use Bulk Actions when you want to organize several Sparks at once. After you select Sparks, you can: * Connect them to other Boxes * Move them * Archive them * Send them to Trash ## Box Screen Controls 1. ** Box:** Manage Box settings, view options, search, edit details, star/unstar, move to trash, export, and manage sharing 2. ** Sparks:** View Sparks in this Box, create new Sparks, and select multiple Sparks for bulk actions 3. ** Sub-Boxes:** View Sub-Boxes within this Box and create new Sub-Boxes 4. ** Create:** Generate AI-powered insights across all Sparks in this Box ## Box View Controls ### Sparks 1. ** Sort:** Change the order of Sparks in this Box 2. ** List View:** Show Sparks in a compact list 3. ** Feed View:** Show Sparks as larger preview cards ### Sub-Boxes 1. ** Filter:** Choose which Sub-Boxes appear in this Box 2. ** Sort:** Change the order of Sub-Boxes in this Box 3. ** Spark Preview:** Choose how much Spark preview content appears under Sub-Boxes 4. ** Level:** Choose how many Sub-Box levels are expanded in this Box }>

Name Boxes with extra detail so they’re easy to spot later (for example, "Trip to Greece" instead of "Trip")
Duplicate Box names are allowed, but not recommended

# Home Source: https://docs.mindli.com/workwith/home In the Home screen you get a panoramic view of your Sparks and Boxes. > “Home is the nicest word there is.” > — Laura Ingalls Wilder 1867–1957 (American writer best known for her "Little House on the Prairie" series) ## Overview You start and come back to this Home screen where you can view all your Sparks and Boxes. **Tip:** 1. Look for the red badge to access your Inbox, and digest Sparks that were added recently. 2. You can open a Box by clicking the ">" arrow to view its Sparks and Sub-Boxes. For shared actions across MindLi, including the MindLi button, Help button, Avatar button, and Search field, see [Using MindLi](/get-started/using-mindli). ## Home Screen Controls 1. ** Home:** View home presets, settings, and refresh data 2. ** Sparks:** Go To Spark, Create New Spark in your Inbox or in a selected Box 3. ** Boxes:** Go To Box, Create New Box in Home or in a selected Box 4. ** Create:** Create AI-powered insights across all your Boxes ## Home View Controls 1. ** Filter:** Choose which Boxes and Sparks appear on Home 2. ** Sort:** Change the order of Boxes on Home 3. ** Spark Preview:** Choose how much Spark preview content appears under Boxes 4. ** Level:** Choose how many Box levels are expanded on Home }>

Use Home menu > My Focused Home... to save a Chosen Focus (arrangement, filters, sort order, Spark preview settings) and restore it when you want that exact workspace back
Use Home filters to switch between individual, group, and public boxes so you can isolate one view without changing the underlying structure

# Inbox Source: https://docs.mindli.com/workwith/inbox Review all your added Sparks from all sensors ## Overview * The Inbox is a special kind of Box that collects all the added Sparks * You can use all the usual Box actions Tip: You cannot edit or delete "My Inbox" since it is your default Box. Quick Tip: * Try to keep your Inbox organized by regularly reviewing and processing added Sparks. For shared actions across MindLi, including the MindLi button, Help button, Avatar button, and Search field, see [Using MindLi](/get-started/using-mindli). ## Inbox Screen Controls 1. ** Box:** View Inbox details, access view options, search, and refresh data 2. ** Sparks:** View Sparks in the Inbox, create new Sparks, and select multiple Sparks for bulk actions 3. ** Sub-Boxes:** View Sub-Boxes within the Inbox and create new Sub-Boxes 4. ** Create:** Generate AI-powered insights across all Sparks in the Inbox ## Inbox View Controls ### Sparks 1. ** Sort:** Change the order of Sparks in the Inbox 2. ** List View:** Show Sparks in a compact list 3. ** Feed View:** Show Sparks as larger preview cards ### Sub-Boxes 1. ** Filter:** Choose which Sub-Boxes appear in the Inbox 2. ** Sort:** Change the order of Sub-Boxes in the Inbox 3. ** Spark Preview:** Choose how much Spark preview content appears under Sub-Boxes 4. ** Level:** Choose how many Sub-Box levels are expanded in the Inbox }>

Create an **Other** or **Later** Box and move low-priority Sparks in batches to keep the Inbox scan-friendly
Archive Sparks you do not need right now, but wish to store for future reference
Use Settings > Box > Auto Disconnect from My Inbox to remove Sparks from the Inbox when you connect them to other Boxes, keeping it clear for new captures

# Spark Source: https://docs.mindli.com/workwith/spark View, edit, and Create with a specific Spark ## Overview The Spark is the core unit of thought in MindLi. It can be a note, an image, a file, a voice message, a link, or any other piece of information you want to capture and work with. A Spark has an image, title, content, and can be connected to one or more Boxes. The image (see Spark > Spark view > details) is designed to give you a quick visual cue about the Spark content. **Tip:** 1. Use the Spark's image to quickly identify the type or topic of the Spark. 2. Update the cover image by uploading a new one, pasting from clipboard, or letting Create suggest one for you. For shared actions across MindLi, including the MindLi button, Help button, Avatar button, and Search field, see [Using MindLi](/get-started/using-mindli). ## Spark Screen Controls 1. ** Spark:** View Spark details, edit in quick-edit mode, duplicate, pin, star, archive, and manage Spark actions 2. ** Boxes:** Edit which Boxes this Spark connects to and get AI-suggested Boxes 3. ** Create:** Generate new content based on this Spark ## Spark View Controls 1. ** Spark Filter:** Choose which Spark sections are shown, such as Basics, Basics + Details, or Info 2. ** Split View:** Show the Spark only, the Spark with its attachment, or the attachment only For a full guide with modes, use cases, and Chrome extension requirements, see [Split View](/get-started/patterns/split-view). }>

Use Split View to read the source and edit side-by-side — see the full [Split View guide](/get-started/patterns/split-view)
Use Create to generate summaries, next steps, or rewrites from the current Spark when you need a quick digest

# Trash Source: https://docs.mindli.com/workwith/trash View, delete, or restore Sparks or Boxes that were moved to the Trash. ## Overview The Trash is where Sparks and Boxes go when you move them to the Trash. Here you can: * View the Spark or Box that was deleted * Restore it to its original location (or Inbox/Home if original location not available) * Permanently delete it Deleting a Spark or Box from the Trash is permanent and cannot be undone. For shared actions across MindLi, including the MindLi button, Help button, Avatar button, and Search field, see [Using MindLi](/get-started/using-mindli). Smart Tip: Unlike file system folder trash, in MindLi, moving a Box to Trash does not move its Sub-Boxes to Trash with it. The Sub-Boxes move up one level and stay connected to the parent Box above it. This helps keep useful Sub-Boxes available when you remove one Box. ## Trash Screen Controls 1. ** Trash:** Refresh trash data to get the latest list of deleted items 2. ** Sparks:** View trashed Sparks, select for bulk actions, restore all, or empty Sparks trash 3. ** Boxes:** View trashed Boxes, restore all, or empty Boxes trash }>

Use Trash > Search to find deleted items by summary, description, or related Box name when a title does not come to mind
Open Sparks > Select for Bulk Actions to restore or delete many items at once when you are cleaning up at scale

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