📖Reference: Docs

Introduction

Motion Docs is the document system inside Motion that supports writing, editing, collaboration, and publishing directly within your workspace. This reference outlines the system rules that define how Docs behave — from structure and formatting to access, versioning, and reliability. It provides a factual overview of what Motion Docs supports, what limits apply, and how documents connect with the rest of Motion.

At a Glance

1. Structure & Model

• Core Model → How Docs are created, stored, and linked.

• Organization and Hierarchy → Inheritance and structure within workspaces, folders, and projects.

• Creation and Placement → Rules for where new Docs appear and how context is inherited.

2. Content & Editing

• Editing and Blocks → Block-based editing rules for text, lists, and media.

• Formatting and Presentation → Supported text styles, lists, and block-level formatting.

• Turn Notes Into Work → Converting content into tasks and projects.

3. Collaboration & Access

• Collaboration and Access → Permissions and visibility rules for individuals and teams.

• Publishing and Versioning → Updates, history, and restoring versions.

4. Discovery & Boundaries

• Navigation and Discovery → Search, filters, and surfacing Docs in context.

• Limits, Reliability, and Edge Cases → Boundaries and constraints of the Docs system.

What You’ll Learn

By the end of this reference, you’ll understand the system rules that govern Motion Docs — how they are created, structured, edited, shared, and versioned. You’ll also know the limits and behaviors to expect when working with Docs, so you can rely on them for accurate collaboration and task management.