Choose a location according to who needs the file, which devices need it and whether it must be available offline.
Choose a location for the work
| Need | Practical choice | Check |
|---|---|---|
| One-device private draft | Local folder | Include it in your backup. |
| Continue on Mac, iPhone and iPad | iCloud Drive or a provider available on all devices | Open the same folder and let downloads finish. |
| Project already under version control | Existing project folder | Coordinate external edits and keep attachments with the project. |
| Reference from a web URL | Open URL, then save a copy if editing is needed | The remote version is read-only and refreshes on explicit reload. |
Open the original deliberately
Use Open Markdown… for one file or Connect Folder… for a location. Opening a file edits that original. An import or Save a Copy operation can create a separate file; confirm its destination so you know which version you are changing.
Separate files from preferences
Sync Preferences is not document sync. It shares supported app settings. A document moves between devices through its iCloud Drive or other provider location. If a note remains only On This Mac, turning on preference sync will not upload it.
Prepare before leaving the network
- Download the note and attachments in Files or Finder.
- Open the note and follow a representative image or file link.
- Make a small edit and confirm it saves.
- After reconnecting, allow the provider to upload before editing the same note elsewhere.
Plan for recovery
Use Local History for earlier versions and Recently Deleted → Restore Copy for deleted items when available. Keep an independent backup too. When an external edit conflicts with your work, preserve both versions and reconcile the text.
Try it in Telescopo
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