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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