> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://pigeonholeapp.co.uk/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Documents

> How to access and manage documents in the staff portal.

# Documents

The documents section allows you to view and manage nursery documents such as policies, procedures, and other important files shared by your nursery.

## Accessing Documents

To access the documents section, click **Documents** in the main navigation.

## Viewing Documents

Browse documents and folders to find what you need. Documents are organised into folders by your nursery managers.

To view a document, click on it:

* **PDFs** open inline in a slide-out viewer with page navigation and download options
* **Other file types** (Word, PowerPoint) can be downloaded to your device

## Uploading Documents

<Note>
  Uploading documents is only available to Admin users and staff with the **Docs** role.
</Note>

If you have the appropriate permissions, you can add new documents:

1. Click the **Upload** button to add a new document
2. Drag and drop a file or click to select one from your device
3. Enter a name, choose the visibility level, and click **Upload**

To organise documents, click **New Folder** to create a folder.

## Recycle Bin

<Note>
  The recycle bin is only accessible to Admin users and staff with the **Docs** role.
</Note>

Deleted documents are moved to the recycle bin, where they can be restored or will be permanently removed after 7 days.

To access the recycle bin, click the **Recycle Bin** button in the top-right corner of the documents page. From there you can restore documents back to the root folder.