{"id":33263,"date":"2022-02-14T19:49:03","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T03:49:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=33263"},"modified":"2025-08-01T07:58:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-01T14:58:51","slug":"bidirectional-linking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Bi-directional Linking?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to use our metaphorical <em>Encyclopedia of Saved Information Over the Years<\/em> to improve our ideas by getting them out of our heads and writing about them. So much of our success depends on resurfacing retained knowledge and<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/time-management-strategies\/\"> time management skills<\/a> to reach our highest potentials\u2014in work and life!<\/p>\n<p>Enter an emerging note taking concept: <strong>bi-directional linking.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33264\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image7-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"476\" height=\"217\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Insider via<a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/perfect-loops-yvzK4m2EoIKs9K0GoF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> GIPHY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bi-directional linking provides a path back to the page where you inserted the reference link, thus creating a database of interconnected information\u2014a second brain. \ud83e\udde0\ud83d\udca1<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of life-long learning, productivity systems to <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-save-time\/\">save time<\/a> in your day, or both, this one\u2019s for you!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ub_table-of-contents-c7a2744b-9a66-4d51-95c0-8d1b4221480f\" class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-showtext=\"show\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\">This Article Contains:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\">\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column\">\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/#0-how-to-use-bi-directional-links\">How to Use Bi-directional Links<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/#1-use-case-examples-with-bi-directional-links\">Use Case Examples With Bi-directional Links<\/a>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/#2-bi-directional-linking-for-personal-activities\">Bi-directional Linking for Personal Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/#3-bi-directional-linking-for-work-activities\">Bi-directional Linking for Work Activities<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/#4-change-the-way-you-think-read-and-write-with-bi-directional-links-in-clickup\">Change the Way You Think, Read, and Write With Bi-directional Links in ClickUp<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bidirectional-linking\/#8-a-note-about-networked-thought-vs-filing-systems\">A Note About Networked Thought vs. Filing Systems<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"0-how-to-use-bi-directional-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use Bi-directional Links<\/h2>\n<p>To understand the value of bi-directional linking, let\u2019s explain its predecessor: <strong>monodirectional<\/strong> <strong>linking<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A <strong>monodirectional link<\/strong> is, well, every web page on the internet, meaning there\u2019s a linear hyperlink from one page to another, going in one new direction.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33265\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image4-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 781px) 100vw, 781px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image4-1.png 781w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image4-1-300x172.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image4-1-768x442.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image4-1-700x402.png 700w\" alt=\"\" width=\"781\" height=\"449\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>A <strong>bi-directional link <\/strong>establishes a backlink\u2014a return link to go back to the place on the page you referenced. A doorway to browse forward or in reverse.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33271\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image3-3-1400x868.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image3-3-1400x868.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image3-3-300x186.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image3-3-768x476.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image3-3-700x434.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image3-3.png 1452w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1400\" height=\"868\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Bi-directional links can be a single word or a phrase from anywhere on your page. They add structure to your notes by replacing infinite scrolling as you start to add layers of concepts over time. Anyone can use bi-directional links to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Browse backlinks to find related information without opening new browser windows<\/li>\n<li>Organically build a personal <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wiki-software\/\">knowledge wiki<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Link references from multiple sources to connect the dots between timelines, events, ideas, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you start using bi-directional links to link files and notes within a single note taking app, you\u2019ll <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/improve-productivity\/\">improve your productivity<\/a> and never look back!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33272\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image1-3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"480\" height=\"294\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/news-megan-thee-stallion-rXnqsJZ3SqHrhT4cmB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GIPHY<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>\ud83d\udc49 Here is a resources list of note taking apps:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/note-taking-apps\/\">The best note taking apps <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/roam-research-alternatives\/\">Roam Research alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/notion-vs-roam\/\">Notion vs Roam Research Note Taking<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/onenote-alternatives\/\">Microsoft OneNote alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/evernote-alternatives\/\">Evernote alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/google-docs-alternatives\/\">Google Docs alternatives<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"1-use-case-examples-with-bi-directional-links\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use Case Examples With Bi-directional Links<\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s unpack a few ways you can use bi-directional links in your work and personal activities! \ud83e\udd13<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"2-bi-directional-linking-for-personal-activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bi-directional Linking for Personal Activities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-8 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 60px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udfe0 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Home Project<br \/>\nResearch<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Every \u201chome hacks\u201d person knows that <em>one<\/em> item can be used or tweaked for multiple purposes. So link your YouTube videos, home improvement sites, and more with bi-directional links to pocket ideas for future needs\u2026 and possibly invent new products!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 60px;\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>School<br \/>\nCourses<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Link your history and language classes together to build a world timeline of events and people. Or expand your online course material by connecting related topics for easy reference. <strong><em>Check out this <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/client-management-software\/\">project management guide for students<\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 60px;\"><strong>\ud83d\udc65 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Personal<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/2327627-how-to-use-clickup-as-a-crm\"><strong> CRM<\/strong><\/a><strong> (Contact Relationship Management)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A personal CRM is a great alternative and improvement to<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/bullet-journal-project-management\/\"> bullet journaling<\/a>. Manage your relationships by recording your interactions and trips with family and friends, remind yourself what you want to share with others, and save items recommended.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-spacer\" style=\"height: 30px;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"3-bi-directional-linking-for-work-activities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bi-directional Linking for Work Activities<\/h3>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 60px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udf10 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Internal Company<br \/>\nWiki<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A company wiki serves as a single source of truth for adding and maintaining content across an entire organization. With bi-directional linking, high-level company projects can connect to SOPs, tasks, briefs, and more to replace overcrowding email chains.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 60px;\"><strong>\ud83c\udfc6 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The extent of<a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-implement-okrs\/\"> OKR<\/a> sharing in most organizations is an email delivering the approved OKRs. Then months go by, and employees search thousands of emails to find it again. However, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/client-management-software\/\">OKRs can be a part of daily and weekly routines<\/a> with bi-directional links. By linking tasks and OKRs, employees can see how everyone contributes to the shared goals and focus on the most important work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\" style=\"font-size: 60px;\"><strong>\ud83d\udcc1 <\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Task<br \/>\nManagement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re the keeper of meeting minutes, you know there\u2019s an entire folder of single documents stored in your Google Drive begging for housekeeping. Apply bi-directional links to connect your documents in one window so that all the data you\u2019ve collected in previous meetings are accessible from one place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"4-change-the-way-you-think-read-and-write-with-bi-directional-links-in-clickup\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Change the Way You Think, Read, and Write With Bi-directional Links in ClickUp<\/h2>\n<p>Is this you right now?<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f You\u2019ve spent money on note-taking app subscriptions that end up unused in a few short weeks<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Your workflow is evolving, and you feel limited in your current <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/note-taking-apps\/\">note-taking app<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\ude4b\u200d\u2640\ufe0f You want the option to write a note anytime, anywhere, and from all your devices<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ve been there, and we want you to know that it doesn\u2019t have to be this way! Bi-directional links will change how you consume and capture content, so you need the best software available to get your notes in a safe and productive space. <em>That software is ClickUp.<\/em> \u2728<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/clickup.com\">ClickUp<\/a> is the ultimate productivity platform giving people a flexible space to take notes, rediscover information, and bring all work under one tool. What\u2019s more, you can use the bi-directional linking concept with the<a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6304528030743-Relationships\"> Relationships ClickApp<\/a>\u2014a new power set of features for relating tasks, Docs, and anything in ClickUp!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33294\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Relationships20-20task20gif.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"840\" height=\"467\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Link your tasks, Docs, or just about anything together in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"5-where-can-i-view-the-relationships-and-backlinks-in-clickup-docs-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Where can I view the relationships and backlinks in ClickUp Docs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>You can see all the related content and links for the current page or entire Doc from the Relationships &amp; Backlinks section of the right sidebar.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33291\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image5-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1071px) 100vw, 1071px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image5-1.png 1071w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image5-1-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image5-1-768x537.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image5-1-700x490.png 700w\" alt=\"\" width=\"1071\" height=\"749\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Expand the side to view relationships, backlinks, formatting options, and more<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>1\ufe0f\u20e3 Search bar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Find the content and tasks related to a specific page or Doc by typing in the search bar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2\ufe0f\u20e3 Page Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Relate pages and Docs with other pages, Docs, or tasks in your Workspace. Page links are great for creating relationships between content and work without referencing that relationship in the content itself.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3\ufe0f\u20e3 Backlinks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>ClickUp automatically creates backlinks to keep track of related content when you mention or copy and paste links to tasks and Docs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4\ufe0f\u20e3 External Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Links to websites outside of ClickUp are shown together under the Relationships menu in the right sidebar.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"6-can-i-remove-a-relationship-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I remove a relationship?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Of course! You can link and unlink any relationship from a task, Doc, or <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.clickup.com\/en\/articles\/5561593-using-relationships-in-list-view\">List view<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33292\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image6-1.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image6-1.png 578w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image6-1-300x110.png 300w\" alt=\"\" width=\"578\" height=\"211\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Click the X from a task or Doc view to remove a relationship<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h4 id=\"7-can-i-create-relationships-between-clickup-tasks-and-clickup-docs-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Can I create relationships between ClickUp tasks and ClickUp Docs?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Absolutely! Why stop at ClickUp Docs? \ud83d\ude09<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been looped into a large project at the last minute, you understand how time-consuming it is to get the information you need to get up to speed.\u00a0Relationships linked to the task you are viewing provide a stress-free experience to get into the layers of the project for the up-to-date project statuses.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-33295\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/image2-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Connect tasks and Docs with page links to create relationships between your content and work in ClickUp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"8-a-note-about-networked-thought-vs-filing-systems\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Note About Networked Thought vs. Filing Systems<\/h2>\n<p>We can unlock great ideas by making knowledge discoverable to ourselves and other people. The problem with filing systems is we collect all this great information, store it away, then forget about it until we need it again.<\/p>\n<p>Networked thought is your upgrade from a filing system. It\u2019s a wiki-style database to pull up layers of related information with a single click. You\u2019ll do yourself a favor in the long term and retain so much more information than simply memorizing and bookmarking.<\/p>\n<p>Create a free account and try <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a> the next time you sit down to research your next idea. Those feelings of uneasiness and writer\u2019s block are no match for you and ClickUp together! \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s time to use our metaphorical Encyclopedia of Saved Information Over the Years to improve our ideas by getting them out of our heads and writing about them. 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