Confused about document handling in CRM

Confused about document handling in CRM

I'm confused...

It looks like there are multiple places to store documents. And, these are accessed differently. 

For example, I see there is a Documents tab, where I can create folders and subfolders. 

However, if I upload a document there, I cannot access it from email. 

Similarly, if I attach a document to a Lead Sheet, I cannot access it from email. 

Then there is the "Zoho Docs" button in email, which is a completely different set of folders??

Why don't we have just one Document repository accessible from everywhere in the CRM? 

Or am I missing something obvious?