You can change column properties by clicking on its name and entering whatever property you want.You’ll also see a “Tags” column you can use to describe the items. The first column – “Name,” is where you enter your database items. A new table with three columns will now show up.
For example, you can transform a table-view database into a calendar-view to have a better insight into deadlines. We recommend starting with a table, as it’s the easiest one to fill-out, and later you can switch to any other view.
You can choose between a table, list, calendar, board, gallery, or timeline database. In the “Database” menu that appears on the whiteboard, click on “Table” if you want to create a table-style database.Click on the “+ New Page” button as we’ll start by creating a regular page.Databases will offer much more possibilities for page manipulation and can be perfect for managing group projects.
Once you’ve successfully mastered most of the basic Notion functions, you might be looking at how to create a more advanced type of page – a database. Here’s how you can make a list block in Notion: This way, you’ll have a more minimalist look with the same power as a database. How to Create a List in NotionĬreating a list block in Notion lets you work with pages (or subpages) that behave like a database. You have now created a new subfolder to the page that you’re currently working on. Type “page.” This will trigger Notion to embed a new subpage (subfolder).Click on the blank space on the screen to start typing.Creating Subfolders From the Current PageĪnother way to make a subfolder in Notion is through a page you’re currently working on. You have now created a subfolder in Notion and can customize it any way you like. This will add a new subpage (subfolder) inside your page (folder).Click on the plus (+) sign next to that page.Hover over the page (folder) you want to add a subpage (subfolder) to.Head over to the left-hand panel where you can see the list of your Notion pages (folders).