Notion is an effective tool for managing and working together on your notes, tasks, and projects. One of its useful features is the capability to divide a page into columns or sections. In this article, I will guide you through the steps of splitting a page in Notion and also offer some personal advice and techniques.
Getting Started
To split a page in Notion, you first need to enter the editing mode by clicking on the “Edit” button in the top-right corner. Once you’re in the editing mode, you’ll notice a small plus icon (+) on the left side of the page. Click on this icon to reveal a menu of different content blocks that you can add to your page.
In the content block menu, you’ll find various options such as text, headings, images, and more. Scroll down until you see the “Column” or “Section” block. Click on it to add a new column or section to your page.
Once you’ve added a column or section block, you can start customizing it to suit your needs. You can add text, images, lists, tables, and other types of content to each column or section. Notion gives you the flexibility to design your page in a way that works best for you.
Tips and Tricks
Here are some personal tips and tricks that I’ve discovered while using Notion:
- Use columns to organize information side by side: Columns are great for comparing and contrasting different sets of data. For example, you can use columns to create a task board with separate columns for “To Do”, “In Progress”, and “Done”.
- Use sections to group related content: Sections are useful for breaking up your page into distinct parts. You can use sections to separate different topics, projects, or categories. For example, you can create a section for each chapter in a book summary.
- Experiment with different layouts: Notion allows you to resize and rearrange columns and sections. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different layouts to find what works best for you. You can drag and drop columns and sections to reposition them on the page.
- Take advantage of keyboard shortcuts: Notion has a range of keyboard shortcuts that can speed up your workflow. For example, pressing Ctrl/Cmd + Enter will create a new block below the current block, and Ctrl/Cmd + Shift + D will duplicate a block.
Conclusion
Splitting a page in Notion offers a great way to organize and structure your information. Whether you prefer to use columns for side-by-side comparisons or sections for grouping related content, Notion gives you the flexibility to design your page to suit your needs. By experimenting with different layouts and taking advantage of keyboard shortcuts, you can create a personalized and efficient workspace in Notion.