IT Knowledge - UChicago Box Collections

Box Collections enables you to create and name private collections of content in your UChicago Box account. When utilizing Box Collections, you can:

Organize content into logical groupings.
Gather your files and folder content into clean and meaningful groups that are visually pleasing and clear.
Easily locate your content which makes it easier to share and collaborate with others.
Turn the Collections view on and off if you don't prefer to use the functionality.

Watch this short video created by Box, to learn more about how to use Box Collections, or read the instructions provided in this article.

Box Folder Views

All Files View in Box

Collections View in Box

In the left navigation panel, select the Plus sign (+) to the right of My Collections.
Enter the name of your new collection in the pop-up window, then select Create.
Drag folders and/or files into the collection.

Note: Data is only virtually assigned to a collection, which means, the data is not moved.

Select the collection.
Select the square with three dots on the right for the file/folder you wish to remove.
Unselect the Collection.

Note: This does not remove the file or folder but removes it from the collection only.

Select the Collection you wish to remove.
Select the square with three dots on the right.
Select delete from the drop-down menu.

Note:
This only removes the collection, not the data in the collection.

Contact the Box-Support Team for assistance or the IT Services Service Desk at 773.702.5800 if you would like to speak to someone in-person.

Refer to these IT Services knowledge articles for additional information on UChicago Box.

Refer to this Box documentation to learn more about Box Collections: