Workspace keeps the same page and block model on mobile, but many controls move into drawers or bottom sheets to fit the screen.
What changes on mobile
| Desktop | Mobile |
|---|---|
| Sidebar stays beside the page and can be collapsed. | Sidebar opens as a drawer and can be closed with Close Sidebar. |
| Slash menu appears near the cursor. | Slash menu appears as an Add block bottom drawer. |
| Block settings can appear in a floating panel. | Block Settings appears as a bottom drawer. |
| Board card details open in a right drawer. | Board card details open in a mobile bottom sheet. |
Open and close the sidebar
On mobile, use the Workspace navigation control to open the sidebar drawer. Use Close Sidebar to return to the page. The desktop shortcut shown for the sidebar, Ctrl/Cmd+\, is mainly useful on keyboard-based devices.
Add blocks on mobile
- Tap into an editable block.
- Type
/. - Use the
Add blockdrawer. - Search with
Search blocks.... - Tap a block to insert it, or use
Explore morefor the full library.
Use block settings and actions
Block actions such as Block Settings, Duplicate, Move Up, Move Down, Turn Into, Color, Block metadata, Add caption, Comment, and Delete are still access-controlled on mobile. If you are a Viewer, editing actions are not available.
Use boards on mobile
Board columns scroll horizontally on mobile. Open a card to edit Status, Priority, Assignees, Start date, Due date, and description. Board settings opens as a mobile sheet.
Mode and layout differences
- The page mode controls are visible from mobile page options when mode switching is allowed.
Viewis the confirmed read-only local mode label. Centered View,Full Width, andRight mini mapare desktop or larger-screen controls and may not appear on mobile.Embed resize handlescan be toggled from page options, but resizing embedded content is easier on desktop.
Tips
- Use shorter page titles so the sidebar stays readable.
- Use collapsible headings to reduce scrolling on long pages.
- Use
Search...orCtrl/Cmd+Kon devices with keyboards instead of browsing a large page tree. - Use
Force Syncbefore switching networks if you have just made important edits.
Related guides
- Use slash commands:
/guides/workspace/creating-and-editing/use-slash-commands. - Manage blocks:
/guides/workspace/creating-and-editing/format-manage-and-restore-blocks. - Create boards:
/guides/workspace/workspace-blocks/create-a-kanban-board.
FAQ
Is mobile Workspace read-only? No. Mobile supports editing when you have edit access.
Where is Full Width on mobile? Full Width is a desktop-only page layout control in the confirmed UI.
Can I use boards on mobile? Yes. Boards use horizontal scrolling and mobile sheets for settings and card details.