Getting Started
Notion Tip: When creating a page, it's important to give it a clear title and provide some content. This could include verifying the information, summarizing the topic, or sharing your thoughts and opinions on something that matters to you.
The Basics
Create a Page
Headings
Toggle Lists
Callout Blocks
Code Blocks
Organizing Pages
Advanced Techniques
The Basics
Create a Page
In your sidebar, click the
+
that appears next to the word Workspace on hover. A new page will appear. Give it a title and start typing like you would in any other document.Headings
You can add headings and subheadings in one of two ways:
- Type
/heading
or/h1
,/h2
, or/h3
to choose the heading size you want.
- Use Markdown shortcuts, like
#
,##
, and###
. - Create inline code by wrapping text with
`
(or with the shortcutcmd/ctrl + e
).
Toggle Lists
Toggle lists streamline your content. Click the arrow to open.
Callout Blocks
Notion Tip: Create a callout block like this by typing
/call
and pressing enter
. Helpful for adding inline instructions, warnings, disclaimers, and tips. Change the emoji icon by clicking on it.Code Blocks
You can add code notation to any Notion page:
- Type
/code
and pressenter
.
- Choose the language from the dropdown in the bottom right corner.
- Here's an example:
Hover over this block to see the <b>Copy to Clipboard</b> option!
- Your teammates can select any code to comment on it.
Organizing Pages
Instead of using folders, Notion lets you nest pages inside pages. Type
/page
and press enter
to create a sub-page inside a page. Like this:Advanced Techniques