Overview

Archived Records lists items that have been hidden from active views. They are preserved so you can recover useful material later.

When Should I Use This?

Use it after restructuring, cutting a subplot, retiring a location, removing a character or setting aside an experimental scenario.

How To Use It

Unarchive items that belong back in active planning. Delete forever only when you are certain the material should be permanently removed.

Example

You might unarchive an archived clue after discovering it solves a payoff problem in the final act.

Writer Tip

Archive first, delete later. Drafts change their minds.

Common Mistakes

• Using Delete Forever as cleanup before you are sure.
• Restoring material without checking whether it still fits.
• Forgetting archived items may contain useful earlier ideas.

Related Guides

• Archived Items
• Projects
• Story Bible

Archived books still use subscription slots. Unarchive changes visibility only. To preserve books locally, use Back up books and restore from backup. Downloading never deletes a book; only a separately confirmed permanent deletion releases its slot.