Create and Manage Link Cards in Zoho Notebook

Create and Manage Link Cards in Zoho Notebook

Overview

Link Cards in Zoho Notebook let you save webpages, articles, and other online resources for easy access later. Instead of keeping track of multiple browser tabs or bookmarks, you can save useful links directly in Notebook and organize them alongside your notes.

You can create Link Cards by pasting URLs into Text Cards, sharing webpages from your mobile browser, using the Zoho Notebook Web Clipper, or dragging and dropping links into Notebook.

Notebook also offers features such as Offline Reader View and Recipe Cards to make saving and accessing web content more convenient.

Use Cases

Link Cards are useful when you want to:

  • Save articles, websites, and online resources for future reference.
  • Organize useful links alongside your notes in different notebooks.
  • Save webpages directly from your browser without manually copying URLs.
  • Access supported webpage content using Offline Reader View.
  • Save recipes from websites for easy reference while cooking.
  • Keep research materials, tutorials, and reference links in one place.

You can convert URLs into Link Cards directly from Text Cards in Zoho Notebook.

On iOS

To create a Link Card on your iPhone or iPad:

  1. Open the Zoho Notebook app.
  2. Create or open a Text Card.
  3. Paste the URL you want to save into the note.
  4. Tap the More (three dots) icon at the bottom.
  5. Select Convert to Link Card.

                                                                                     

The URL will be converted into a Link Card.

On Android

To create a Link Card on your Android device:

  1. Open the Zoho Notebook app.
  2. Create or open a Text Card.
  3. Paste the URL into the note.
  4. Tap the three dots displayed on the URL preview.
  5. Select Create a Link Card.

The URL will be converted into a Link Card.

On macOS

To create a Link Card on your Mac:

  1. Open the Zoho Notebook app.
  2. Create or open a Text Card.
  3. Paste the URL into the note.
  4. Perform a two-finger tap on the URL.
  5. Select Create Link Card.

On Web

To create a Link Card using the Notebook web app:

  1. Open the Zoho Notebook web app.
  2. Create or open a Text Card.
  3. Paste the URL you want to save.
  4. Hover over the URL preview.
  5. Click the three dots.
  6. Select Create Link Card.


The URL will be converted into a Link Card.

Apart from converting URLs in Text Cards, Notebook provides additional ways to save links.

Using the Zoho Notebook Web Clipper

The Zoho Notebook Web Clipper lets you save webpages directly from your browser.

  1. Install the Zoho Notebook Web Clipper extension in a supported browser.
  2. Open the webpage you want to save.
  3. Click the Notebook Web Clipper extension.
  4. Sign in to your Zoho account.
  5. Choose the option to save the webpage as a bookmark or image.
  6. Select the notebook where you want to save it.

The saved link/ image will be available in Zoho Notebook.

You can save webpages directly from supported mobile browsers using the device's Share option.

Steps to share from mobile browsers

  1. Open a webpage in Safari or another supported browser.
  2. Tap the Share icon.
  3. Select Zoho Notebook from the available apps.
  4. Choose the notebook where you want to save the link.
  5. Save the link.

This allows you to save webpages without manually copying and pasting URLs.

Using Drag and Drop

You can also save webpage links by dragging and dropping them into Notebook on supported desktop platforms.

  1. Open Zoho Notebook and your web browser.
  2. Locate the webpage or hyperlink you want to save.
  3. Drag the link from your browser into Notebook.
  4. Drop it into the desired notebook.

Notebook will create a card for the saved link.

Offline Reader View

Offline Reader View allows you to access supported webpage content saved in Notebook, even without an active internet connection.

Instead of opening the original webpage in a browser, Reader View provides a simplified reading experience that helps you focus on the saved content.

This feature is useful when you want to read articles, research materials, or other saved webpages while travelling or working without a stable internet connection.

NotesNote: Offline availability depends on whether the webpage content has been successfully saved and is available on your device. Some webpages and embedded elements may require an internet connection.

Recipe Cards

Zoho Notebook also supports Recipe Cards, making it easier to save and access recipes from websites.

When you save a supported recipe webpage, Notebook can recognize the recipe information and display it in a dedicated Recipe Card format.

Recipe Cards help you keep your favorite recipes organized and easily accessible whenever you need them.



NotesNote: Recipe Card creation depends on the information available on the webpage. Not all recipe websites may support this feature.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is my Link Card not displaying a webpage preview?

A webpage preview may not appear if the website restricts access to its content, requires authentication, or cannot be retrieved. Ensure that the URL is valid and accessible, then try saving the link again.

2. Why is Offline Reader View not available for a particular webpage?

Some websites restrict access to their content or use webpage formats that may not be supported by Reader View. In such cases, you can try opening the original webpage in your browser.

3. Why isn't my saved recipe converted into a Recipe Card?

Notebook can create Recipe Cards only when it can recognize supported recipe information from the webpage. If the website does not provide the required information in a compatible format, the recipe may be saved as a regular Link Card.

4. Can I create Link Cards without copying and pasting URLs?

Yes. You can save links using the Zoho Notebook Web Clipper, share webpages directly from supported mobile browsers, or drag and drop links into Notebook on supported desktop platforms.

5. What should I do if a saved link no longer opens?

Check whether the original webpage is still accessible in your browser. If the website has removed the page, changed its URL, or restricted access, the saved link may no longer open correctly.

Further Support

If you experience any issues while creating Link Cards, accessing Offline Reader View, or saving Recipe Cards, please contact the Zoho Notebook Support Team at support@zohonotebook.com.

When reaching out, please include your device and platform details, the webpage URL, and a screenshot or screen recording of the issue, if possible. This will help our team investigate and assist you.