Give a larger thought its own long-form space.
Articles are a free content type for writing beyond a post-shaped moment while keeping the result connected to the same private timeline.
Updated October 19, 2026
What is an Article in DiaryThreads?
An Article is a separate free long-form content type with a title up to 100 characters, a lead up to 140 characters, and a body up to 20,000 characters. It can include structured text, media, replies, quotes, drafts, and timeline relationships on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
- Access
- Basic Article writing is free
- Title
- Up to 100 characters
- Lead
- Up to 140 characters
- Body
- Up to 20,000 characters
- Structure
- Paragraphs, to-dos, bulleted and numbered lists
- Platforms
- iPhone, iPad, and Mac
- Files
- Up to 20 with Premium; separate attachment limits apply
A second writing shape, not a stretched entry
Ordinary entries stay compact and conversational. Articles provide a distinct title, lead, and long body for essays, travel notes, project reviews, and other writing that benefits from structure.
Ordinary entries can be any length for everyone. Choose an Article when a title, lead, cover, rich body, and positioned media better suit the writing.
Still part of the private timeline
Articles can begin as local drafts, include covers and rich structured blocks, and participate in replies, quotes, search, import/export, and private iCloud continuity where supported.
They remain connected to the same local-first diary instead of moving to a public publishing system.
Two free writing shapes
Ordinary entries and basic Articles are free. Ordinary text and current-entry count are unlimited; Articles keep their own title, lead, and body limits.
Premium adds file attachments and advanced tools. Mobile handwriting creation belongs to ordinary entries; Articles keep their separate editor.
Questions about this topic
Do I need Premium to write an Article?
No. Basic Article writing is free. Premium is required for Premium-only additions such as file attachments.
Is an Article the same as a long ordinary entry?
Article is a separate content type with a title, lead, and rich long body. Ordinary entries also have unlimited text for everyone and retain the post-style shape.
Can Articles have replies and quotes?
Yes. Articles remain part of the private timeline and support related entry relationships.