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Drag & Drop File Attachments

Quick overview of the drag-and-drop functionality—what it does, why it's useful, and how to use it.

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Drag & Drop File Attachments

Attaching files to your tasks and comments just got easier! We're excited to announce our new drag-and-drop functionality that lets you quickly attach files to descriptions and comments using your mouse.

What's New?

You can now simply drag any file from your computer and drop it directly onto a task description or comment area. The file will automatically upload and attach to your task or comment—no extra clicks required!

How It Works

1. Open any task in Hypertasks

2. Find the file you want to attach on your computer

3. Click and hold the file with your mouse

4. Drag the file over to the description field or comment area in Hypertasks

5. Release your mouse button to drop the file

6. Watch as your file automatically uploads and attaches!

This feature works with all supported file types including documents, images, PDFs, and more.

Why You'll Love It

This new drag-and-drop functionality streamlines your workflow by:

- Saving you valuable time when adding attachments

- Reducing the number of clicks needed to share files

- Making file management more intuitive

- Keeping you in your workflow without interruption

Pro Tip: Keyboard Shortcut Alternative

While drag-and-drop is perfect for mouse users, remember you can also use keyboard shortcuts to attach files. Ctrl+Shift+A to attach a file to a comment or description.

Get Started Now

The drag-and-drop feature is available right now for all desktop users—no updates or settings changes required. Simply open Hypertasks in your browser and start dragging and dropping files to experience this convenient new way to attach files.

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