How to create a Dropbox Paper doc

Updated Jun 16, 2026

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The information in this article applies to all Dropbox users, unless otherwise stated.


You can create a Paper doc on dropbox.com and the Dropbox mobile app.
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Note: If you're on the new release of Dropbox Paper, you can create Dropbox Paper docs directly in a Dropbox folder.
 

To check which version you're on, follow these steps:

  1. Log in to dropbox.com.
  2. Click add  New next to the search bar.
  3. Hover over Document.
  • If you see Dropbox Paper doc in the list of document types, then you’re using the new release of Dropbox Paper.
  • If you don’t see Dropbox Paper doc in the list of document types, then you’re using the old release of Paper.
    • For Dropbox Paper docs created in the old release, they can only be stored in folders on paper.dropbox.com.

 

  1. Log in to dropbox.com.
  2. Click ☑ (dense grid organization) in the left sidebar.
  3. Click Paper from the dropdown that appears.
  4. Click Create new doc or Create Paper doc, depending on your account.

A new Paper doc will open.

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Note: You can also type “paper.new” (without quotes) in your Internet browser’s address bar to quickly create a new Paper doc. Learn more about new shortcuts.

Watch this video for a quick overview of how to get started with Dropbox Paper.

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