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How To Create Folders In Google Keep | SubKeep

how to create folders in google keep with SubKeep. Add folder-style hierarchy and nested labels to Google Keep.

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Quick Steps Summary

Steps Summary

  • Create parent label names for your main areas.
  • Add child labels for projects or topics.
  • Map old labels into the new structure.
  • Use hierarchy-based navigation going forward.
02

Step By Step Native

Steps Native

  • In Keep, create labels for your top categories.
  • Add consistent prefixes if staying fully native.
  • Re-label notes so each one fits a single path.
  • Review weekly to fix naming drift.
03

Limitations

Limitations

  • Google Keep does not support true folder objects.
  • Prefix-only systems hide hierarchy in text.
  • As labels grow, maintenance cost increases.
04

Better Structured Method

Structured Method

Treat labels as a hierarchy layer with clear parent-child relationships so folders are represented by structure instead of fragile naming hacks.

05

Example System

Example Hierarchy Ref

Personal

Custom Hierarchy Tree

  • Personal
  • Personal → Home
  • Personal → Finance
  • Personal → Health
  • Personal → Learning
06

Mistakes To Avoid

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