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Beginner's Guide to Notion 2024
May 22, 2025
Ultimate Notion Tutorial 2024
Overview
Tutorial aimed at beginners to become proficient in Notion.
Covers basic to advanced topics: pages, text, databases, relations, rollups, formulas.
Useful for note-taking, creating apps (task managers, trackers, CRMs).
Tutorial includes interactive elements and community access.
Getting Started with Notion
Account Creation
Go to
notion.so
and sign up with an email address.
Set up profile with photo, name, password.
Choose use case (life, work, school), can change later.
Notion Interface
Sidebar for navigation between pages.
New pages can be added using the sidebar.
Options to change settings: security, appearance (dark/light mode), language, notifications.
Basic Notion Features
Pages and Blocks
Create pages using sidebar or slash command (
/page
).
Blocks are fundamental elements of Notion pages.
Types of blocks: text, lists, tables, dividers, callouts, media (images, files).
Notion Templates
Use built-in templates or create your own.
Access to premium templates through all access pass.
Sharing and Publishing
Share pages with others, control access (view, edit).
Publish pages to the web with a public link.
Advanced Notion Features
Databases
Creation:
Full-page databases or inline within a page.
Properties:
Text, number, select, date, files, relations, rollups.
Views:
Table, board, calendar, list, timeline, gallery.
Functions:
Filtering, sorting, grouping, templates, automations.
Relations and Rollups
Connect databases using relation properties.
Rollups reference properties from related databases.
Visualize tasks and projects with relations and rollups.
Notion Formulas
Use formulas for calculations, logic (if-statements), and styling.
Syntax for math operations, logic functions, and formatting.
Additional Features
Automations
Automate tasks with triggers and actions (requires upgrade).
Buttons and Menus
Add buttons to perform repetitive tasks.
Use synced blocks for menus across pages.
Calendar and Timeline Integrations
Option to integrate with Google Calendar or Outlook.
Use timeline view for project planning.
Learning and Community
All Access Pass:
Access to premium templates, private community, and productivity course.
Flagship Course:
Notion for productivity to maximize efficiency.
Conclusion
Encouragement to explore more Notion videos and resources.
Join the community for ongoing learning and support.
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