Dashboards, Program Functions

Notion Tip: Add Entry To Database From Body Of Page

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🥁 Quick Add Entries

If you’re looking to create a Notion workspace with minimal friction, using the in-line template is a must. Especially so, using a template to add new entries to a remote database without having to navigate to the table. Place a button like this in your dashboard for quick access to daily databases like the habit tracker below.

Step 1: Create A Table With The Following Property

  • Add either a “Date Created” property or any “Date” property.

  • In addition, you may include a unique date formula to show the day of the week as well.

formatDate(prop("Date Created"), "ddd MMM DD, YYYY")

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Step 2: Create a template button elsewhere in your workspace (ie. dashboard)

(In-line template trigger: /template) Configure the temple button as follows:

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Step 3: Filter The Linked TablE

Filter the table to include only “today” as an option for whatever date property you choose.

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And You’re DONE!

Delete the linked table when you’re finished. All data added will remain in the original database.