How to Organize the Items in Summary View in NetDocuments Workspaces

Posted in NetDocuments Tips, NetDocuments User Tips on July 2, 2025 by Jeff Ong

The Summary View in NetDocuments workspaces allows you to quickly access folders, document types, and saved searches relevant to a particular matter or project. Organizing these items makes it easier to find what you need, improves navigation, and helps standardize the experience across your team. If you’re looking to adjust the order of folders or document types in the workspace Summary View, follo

Step 1: Click the dropdown arrow (▾) next to the workspace name at the top of the screen and select Customize workspace from the dropdown menu.

Step 2: In the “Customize Workspace” window, look for the Left column layout and Right column layout sections. Click and drag each item (e.g., “Milestone”, “Discovery – Folder”) to reorder them based on your preferred layout.

Step 3: Once you’re satisfied with your layout and tab selections, click Save Changes to apply your custom workspace settings.

The changes you make here are visible to everyone.

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Jeffrey Ong is NetDocuments Implementation and NetDocuments Trainer Certified, specializing in cloud integration, AI integration, and delivering end-to-end solutions. He helps law firms and organizations streamline document management through secure, scalable, and compliant cloud platforms, including seamless integration with Office 365. His expertise covers full implementation, customization, optimization, and ongoing customer support to ensure long-term success. With a strong background in cloud computing, automation, and DevOps, Jeffrey designs and manages efficient, cloud-native infrastructures using tools like Azure.

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