For Notion users interested in creating an automated “related to” database for note-taking, using a self-referential database as described below is a viable choice. The core of this use-case utilizes a tag wall and the relation property. To automate this database, A Notion user will need to place a tag wall into a template.
Design
25 Callout Emojis In Notion: A Guide
Ever wondered what emojis to use for your callouts in Notion? I tend to choose “random” emoji and hope the context matches. I sat down and contextualized emojis inside a Notion page for quick reference. This is what I like to call “thinking a lot about a little.” In other words, solving a Notion problem that may only apply to heavy users.
Templates, Program Functions, Design
Notion Template Inspo: Daily Questions Layout And Prompts
Free Notion Template: Simple Mood Tracker With Star Ratings
I’ve been exploring different ways to create mood trackers inside Notion and found this simple approach to be both useful and easy to customization. Included is a simple table setup with seven properties for 5-star selections and a formula to average the week’s mood. Inside the title I insert the dates via “@” command.
Design, Templates, Program Functions
Notion Tip: Add Emojis And Icons With Templates
If you’re a design-oriented Notion user and icon lover, you need to start using the template function to make icon implementation easier. I like to use icons to make my dashboards pretty, but also, as an extension for classification. For example, in addition to a select property, I include an emoji to improve visualization of my notes.
Notion Trick: Center Text Inside A Cell Using Regex
Here’s a little trick I use to arrange alignment of text inside a cell. Using regex (regular expression), one can move text inside a Notion Formula with the “Wrap Cells” toggle on. I find this particularly useful for UID implementation, dates and other text values that appear in a consistent format.
Notion Trick: Minimal Note-Taking Method With Comments
How To Insert Holidays Into A Notion Calendar
How does one pre-fill holidays inside a Notion calendar? This Notion formula will do the trick, however, your calendar must already have pre-filled date properties for it to work. The formula requires a date to read. As well, I want to show you how I return fluid holidays like Mother’s and Father’s day.
Notion Design: Interesting KaTeX Symbols
Recurring Weekday Tasks In Notion: Show Today And Tomorrow
In addition to this distribution table I made to show me based on today’s day of the week what content I should publish, I set out to solve one more problem: show me what tasks I need to get ready to publish tomorrow. In short, add one day to today and return any tasks that contain tomorrow. Here’s the formula breakdown.
Notion Setup: Research Page With Wikipedia Split Screen
How To Create A Back To Top Button In Notion
Notion Showcase: To-Do List And Timetable Planner Setup
Notion Template: Classic Blog Layout Example
With the onset of users seeking to host websites on Notion with programs like super.so, I figured I’d show you a classic blog layout. Notion pages can be viewed in desktop and mobile. Databases can be filtered and arranged in interesting ways, and with KaTeX formatting, the creative possibilities are expanding.
A Note-Taking Method With Notion's Inline Emoji
I want to show you how one can use emojis to “spice up” a notes page in Notion. I’ve been using applications like Obsidian, Notion, and RemNote to optimize my research and retention systems, of which emojis are used across the board. I provide an example of this visualization method from a history textbook I found online.
Using Inline KaTeX For Notion Page Layouts
Notion is out with yet another update. They’re rolling out new releases almost weekly these days, which I’m grateful for. This time, it’s inline math. I don’t have a use of equations but I’ve found some use in terms of font manipulation. Here are a few ways I plan to use the new feature inside my notes.
My Favorite Dashboard Designs From The Notion Community
Random Numbers And Zettel UID Timestamps In Notion
The timestamp function in Notion is a form of a date function that, instead of showing date and time, will show a timestamp in milliseconds, corresponding to time elapsed since January 1, 1970. For example, May 19 2020's timestamp is 1589860800000. Here are a few uses for Notion's timestamp in regards to creating a unique identifier.
Notion Showcase: My Cookie Recipe Page
Greetings from a fellow quarantined baker. Well, wannabe baker. I’ve been baking cookies since day one of the lockdown and thought I’d share a few of my favorite recipes through a cute Notion database. Included are the following properties: Prep Time, Bake Time, Number of Servings, Ingredients, Star Rating, and Source (link to original recipe).
Notion Template: Basics For A Company Wiki
A Notion template for those seeking a skeletal framework for a company’s documentation hub. These pages do not include pipelines and actionable databases, but rather, a place to keep important information to reference and store. Included is a calendar, master document database, and page inspiration.