Deleting document or photos from ipad to save space

Is there a way to delete a document or photo from my iPad to save space but still keep it in iCloud? I want to be able to have access to it when/if I need it but am trying to maximize space on my iPad.

iCloud is able to backup your documents and photos, however if you delete them from your device they will be removed from the backup.
I would use either Dropbox or Microsoft SkyDrive. These will both allow you to store documents and photos, that you can access via an app on all your devices.

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