Bring back "Open Containing Folder" to the top of the Box Note menu (or allow customization)
Hi Box Team,
I would like to share some feedback regarding the user interface of Box Notes.
Previously, the option to open the folder containing the current Box Note was located right at the top of the hamburger menu. This was incredibly convenient. However, with recent updates, this option has been pushed further and further down the list.
To be honest, actions like viewing comments or inserting images are rarely used in my daily workflow compared to navigating back to the source folder. Having to scroll down every single time just to open the folder has made the user experience quite frustrating.
I would highly appreciate it if you could consider one of the following improvements:
Restore the original layout: Move the "Open Containing Folder" option back to the top of the menu.
Add customization: Allow users to reorder or customize the menu items based on their workflow.
Add a shortcut: Implement a dedicated shortcut button (or hotkey) on the main interface to open the parent folder directly.
Thank you for your time and for continuously improving Box!
高橋 悠佑
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高橋 悠佑
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Hi Box Team,
Following up on recent UI updates, I would like to re-emphasize the critical need for efficient folder navigation within Box Notes.
For daily power users, returning to the parent folder is a high-frequency action. Pushing the "Open Containing Folder" option further down the menu—behind secondary features like comments or image insertion—adds unnecessary friction and slows down daily workflows.
To restore productivity, we strongly request one of the following solutions:
Reposition Navigation: Move "Open Containing Folder" back to the top of the menu.
Dedicated Quick Access / Hotkey: Add a direct parent folder button to the main toolbar or provide a keyboard shortcut.
Menu Customization: Allow users to pin or reorder menu items according to their personal workflow.
Thank you for listening to user feedback and continuing to refine the Box experience!