When you open a Notion database, it always shows the last view you used. This can confuse team members who expect to see a calendar, gallery, or table view first. Notion does not have a built-in “set as default” toggle, but you can control the opening view by reordering views in the database. This article … Read more
When you use a Gallery view in Notion, each item displays a large preview image. Many users are unsure whether that preview comes from the page cover or from an image property inside the database. This confusion leads to inconsistent layouts and missing thumbnails. This article explains the difference between the two image sources, shows … Read more
If you want to categorize database entries using multiple tags per item, the Multi-Select property in Notion is the correct tool. This property allows you to assign several labels to a single row, such as tagging a project with both Design and Development. Many users struggle with finding the option to add new choices or … Read more
When you manage projects, tasks, or hierarchical data in Notion, you often need rows that belong under other rows. A parent project might have multiple tasks, and each task might have subtasks. Notion does not have a native sub-item feature like some project management tools. However, you can create nested rows using database relations, rollups, … Read more
When you need the same database content to appear in multiple locations without duplicating data, a linked database view is the solution. A linked view displays a copy of a source database that stays synced in real time. Any change made in the source or in any linked view updates everywhere instantly. This article explains … Read more
Notion database filters let you narrow down rows based on property values. Many users struggle to choose between AND and OR conditions, which control how multiple filter rules combine. AND requires every rule to match. OR requires only one rule to match. This article explains the difference between AND and OR conditions in Notion database … Read more
When you work with a Notion database that contains dozens or hundreds of entries, sorting by a single column often does not give you the precise order you need. You might want to sort tasks by priority first, then by due date, or sort projects by status and then by assignee. Notion allows you to … Read more
You are trying to drag a column in a Notion database view to a new position, but the column will not move. The drag action either does nothing, snaps the column back to its original spot, or reorders the wrong column. This limitation occurs because Notion restricts column reordering in certain database views, specifically in … Read more
Notion databases use properties to organize and track information. A Status property lets you mark where each item stands in a workflow, such as To Do, In Progress, or Done. By default, Notion provides a simple three-state status, but you can create custom groups to match your exact process. This article explains how to set … Read more
If you have tried to use Notion’s Timeline view to track a project or event, you may have noticed that items without a date range appear as single points on the timeline. This happens because the view relies on specific date properties to determine the start and end of each item. When only one date … Read more