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The best ways to use simple tables in your Notion pages (and when not to)

The best ways to use simple tables in your Notion pages (and when not to)

You need the right tool for the job — simple tables let you create columns and rows. Display important text. Add headers. And that’s just about it. Because sometimes, that’s all you need.

8 min read

Use Notion AI to write better, more efficient notes and docs

Use Notion AI to write better, more efficient notes and docs

Leverage the capabilities of Notion AI to think bigger, work faster, and augment your creativity. Learn how to use Notion AI to transform text, automate simple tasks, and generate new content inside your connected workspace.

8 min read

Setting up Notion for school

Setting up Notion for school

Heading back to school? Notion's here to help. We'll show you how to upgrade your workspace for free, how to set up your workspace for keeping track of notes, thesis planning, job hunting and more, as well as how to collaborate with other students.

6 min video

Comments & discussions

Comments & discussions

We've all had that thought... "Did this really have to be a meeting?" By taking advantage of comments and discussions in Notion, your team can gather feedback asynchronously and move projects forward, and cancel a few meetings along the way.

4 min video

Best practices for internal communications on Notion

Best practices for internal communications on Notion

As your team grows, so does the need for high-quality communication and documentation. Learn features and strategies to keep your team on the same page, literally.

7 min read

Types of content blocks

Types of content blocks

Text, images, math equations, 500+ embeddable services... there's a long list of the types of content you can store in Notion! This video guide shows you what you can store on a Notion page, and how.

10 min video

Getting started with templates for your team

Getting started with templates for your team

Try adding templates to your workspace. These powerful databases will help you jump start page creation, and inspire you to create your own Notion workflows.

8 min video

Creating links & backlinks

Creating links & backlinks

Connect your thoughts and ideas with links! Every time you make a link, Notion creates a backlink for you automatically. We'll show you how this can be helpful as you're managing tasks & projects, building a company wiki, or just taking some notes.

3 min video

Writing & editing basics

Writing & editing basics

Tired of looking at the same old plain text and bullet points? Every Notion page is highly customizable - learn how to format text and other content blocks to your liking.

4 min video

Building a comprehensive team notes & docs database

Building a comprehensive team notes & docs database

Explore our Notion guide to effectively build a comprehensive team notes and docs database. This tutorial video provides step-by-step instructions, simplifying the process and enhancing your team's productivity.

9 min video

Build a quick notes page in Notion

Build a quick notes page in Notion

If you're using Notion as an inbox for your thoughts & notes, things can start to get cluttered pretty quickly. Learn how to streamline your sidebar to bring some zen back to your workspace, as well as some tips and tricks to keep things organized.

5 min video

Build a journal in Notion

Build a journal in Notion

Whether you're an avid journalist, or making journaling a new habit, you can store your entries in Notion! We'll show you two ways to build a journal in Notion, one for beginners, and one more advanced.

6 min video

A guide to connecting projects and meeting notes

A guide to connecting projects and meeting notes

Discover effective project management with our comprehensive Notion guide. Learn how to seamlessly connect your projects to tasks and meeting notes through our step-by-step tutorial video. Perfect for individuals and teams aiming for productivity and efficiency.

6 min video

Get organized for a new semester with Notion

Get organized for a new semester with Notion

Learn how to use Notion to create a dashboard for student life, take and organize class notes, collect resources and references, and manage everyday tasks — from shared chores to shopping lists.

10 min read

Product teams nail cross-functional collaboration with these notes and docs templates

Product teams nail cross-functional collaboration with these notes and docs templates

Product teams operate as the hub between many teams. This notes and docs system keeps all their work organized so no one misses a beat.

12 min read

This notes & docs system makes your design team more efficient

This notes & docs system makes your design team more efficient

Documentation and design go hand-in-hand. But many teams don’t have anywhere to collect it all. These notes and docs systems built in Notion give your design team a place to get all the necessary context for decision-making.

15 min read

Two note taking systems to make your engineering team more transparent & productive

Two note taking systems to make your engineering team more transparent & productive

A habit of documentation is a competitive advantage for engineering teams. In Notion, these two docs and meeting notes systems will help your eng team learn together and keep everyone in the loop — building your collective knowledge in real time.

15 min read