How to Add Properties to a Page in Notion

Have you ever opened a page in Notion and thought, “This needs more… structure”? That’s where properties come in! Think of them like useful labels or data fields you can add to your pages to make your workspace smarter. Adding properties is easy and a lot more fun than it sounds. Let’s dive in!

📘 What Are Properties?

In Notion, properties are bits of info you attach to a page inside a database. They can be:

• Text – for quick notes or tags
• Date – perfect for deadlines or appointments
• Checkbox – for those sweet, sweet “done” vibes
• Number – budgets, scores, sizes… you name it
• Select – pick from a list (like status: to-do, doing, done)
• Multi-select – select more than one thing
• Files & media – attach images or docs

There are even more, but these are the most common. Don’t worry, you’ll get the hang of it real fast!

✅ Step-by-Step: How to Add Properties

So, you’ve got a Notion database or you just created a new one. Awesome. Let’s add some properties!

1. Open your database.
   This can be a table, board, calendar – any style works! Just click on it to enter the main view.
2. Click the “+” button next to your last column header.
   You’ll see this at the top if you’re in table view. If you’re in board view, you’ll find a “Properties” menu – more on that in a bit.
3. Choose a name for your new property.
   Keep it short and sweet! For example, “Status” or “Due Date”.
4. Select a property type.
   A dropdown will show different types: text, number, date, etc.
5. Add your data!
   Now you can start filling in rows with your new property value. Easy-peasy.

💡 Tips for Using Properties Like a Pro

• Use Select or Multi-Select for tags like priority or department.
• Color-code your selects to make them pop!
• Add a formula property if you like a bit of nerdy magic – you can calculate values or even show reminders.
• Use relations to connect one database to another. Great for projects and tasks!

It’s kind of like giving your pages a little brain of their own. They start doing the thinking for you!

🎛 Customizing the View

After adding a few properties, you might not want to see all of them all the time. That’s okay! Notion lets you control which properties are visible in each view.

• Click the “…” at the top-right of your database.
• Select “Properties”.
• Toggle properties on or off as needed.

This lets you declutter your screen while keeping the important stuff front and center.

🏗 Where Can You Use Them?

You can use properties in:

• Task managers
• Personal journals
• Budget trackers
• Content calendars

Seriously, if you’ve got a thing to organize, there’s a Notion property that can help!

🎉 Wrapping It Up

Adding properties to a Notion page takes just a few clicks, but it opens up a whole world of possibilities. Whether you’re a student, CEO, freelancer, or super-organized cat owner 🐱 – Notion makes it easy to stay on top of your game.

So go ahead, open that page and start experimenting. Your Notion workspace is about to get seriously smart!