> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.k16solutions.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Browse archived documents

> Find archived document folders, preview files, and download preserved documents.

Before you begin, confirm that your workspace includes **Documents** and your role has **Access documents**. These folders are separate from the files inside an archived course.

## Find a folder and file

1. Under **Archive**, select **Documents**.
2. Enter a folder name in **Search folders…**. Use **Status…** to choose **All statuses**, **Empty Folder**, or **Not empty**.
3. Compare **Folder Name** and **Description**, then open the folder.
4. Use **Search files…** and **Type…** to narrow the files. Type choices include **Any**, **Image**, **Video**, **Document**, and **PDF**.
5. Switch between table and grid views if needed. Open a file to review its preview.
6. Confirm the file name and metadata before selecting **Download**. Verify that the downloaded file opens in an approved application.

## Missing files or previews

Clear the folder status and file-type filters before concluding that a record is absent. Refresh the listing when the archive has recently changed. A file can have a download even when its type cannot be previewed.

If a download fails, record the workspace, folder, file name, time, and displayed error. Share identifiers through your approved support channel rather than attaching the document itself.

<Warning>
  Archived documents can contain student and personnel records. Download only what you need and
  store it in an institution-approved location.
</Warning>

For LMS course files, see [Browse files and downloads](/archive/courses/files-and-downloads).