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How to use the Library ?

The Library provides centralized document storage and organization for Belgian notarial offices.

Written by Magali @Nora
Updated over 5 months ago



Step-by-step instructions


1. Navigate to Library from the main navigation sidebar
2. View documents: See all uploaded documents in list or grid view with name, upload date, size, and status
3. Upload documents: Click "Upload" button or drag-and-drop files (PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, Excel, images)
4. Organize with folders: Create hierarchical folder structure for logical organization (unlimited nesting)
5. Search documents: Use search bar to find documents by name or content
6. Filter and sort: Filter by document type, date range, folder location; sort by name, date, or size
7. Preview documents: Click document to open in-browser preview without downloading
8. **Share documents: Select document and click Share to make visible to workspace or create external link
9. Document actions: Download, rename, move to folder, duplicate, or delete documents
10. Integration: Documents in Library are automatically available in Search, Anonymisation, Translation, and Smart Drafting modules.



Practical example


Notary Elisabeth Rousseau uses Library as the central repository for her Brussels office managing 500+ client cases. She creates a folder structure: "Clients/" with subfolders per client like "CLIENT - SA Dupont Industries" containing "Incoming Documents", "Processed Files", "Final Deeds". She uploads 50 liquidation deeds to the appropriate client folders, creates a "Templates" folder with standard deed templates, and a "Legal Reference" folder with FRNB guidelines and commune regulations. When she needs to anonymize a deed for teaching, she accesses it directly from Library to Anonymisation. When drafting a new liquidation deed, she inserts templates from Library into Smart Drafting. All documents are searchable, organized, and accessible to her team - saving hours of manual file management.

Notes and limitations

File size limit: Maximum 50MB per file (compress larger files before upload)
Supported formats: PDF, DOCX, DOC, TXT, XLSX, images (JPG, PNG, GIF)
No version control: Overwriting a file creates a new version without history tracking
DOC format limitation: Legacy .doc files are viewable but not editable (must convert to .docx)
No bulk operations: Cannot delete or move multiple files at once via UI (must select individually)
Access control: Documents shared with workspace are visible to all team members
Offline access: Not available - requires internet connection to access Library

FAQ



Q: How much storage do we have for documents in our workspace?


A: Storage capacity depends on your subscription plan and is enforced by Supabase Storage. Trial plans typically have lower limits, while Professional and Enterprise plans have higher or unlimited storage. Contact your workspace admin or check Settings > Billing to view your plan details. If you're approaching limits, you'll see warnings, or contact support@nora.legal to upgrade.


Q: Can I organize documents in folders and sub-folders like on my computer?


A: Yes, Library supports unlimited nested folders for hierarchical organization. Create a folder structure that matches your office's filing system - for example: "Clients/CLIENT - Dupont Jean/2024/Liquidation" with as many levels as needed. Drag-and-drop documents between folders to reorganize. Folders appear in the left sidebar for easy navigation.



Q: Can other team members see my uploaded documents?


A: By default, documents you upload are private to you unless you explicitly share them. To make a document visible to all team members, select it and toggle "Share with Workspace". For external sharing (clients, partners), create a shareable link with optional expiration date. Workspace admins can see all documents regardless of sharing settings.

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