Notion is a powerful productivity tool that can help users organize their work and streamline their workflow. One of the most useful features of Notion is the ability to create a table of contents in the sidebar. This feature allows users to navigate their Notion pages quickly and easily, without having to scroll through long documents or search for specific sections.
To create a table of contents in the sidebar, users first need to organize their Notion pages using headings blocks. Once the page is structured with headings blocks, users can click in the body of the page and type “/” to access the “Advanced Blocks” section of the menu. From there, they can select “Table of Contents” to add the block to the page. The table of contents can then be dragged and dropped into the sidebar for easy navigation.
Understanding Notion’s Interface
Notion is a powerful productivity tool that can help you stay organized and productive. However, it can be overwhelming to navigate at first. In this section, we’ll take a look at Notion’s interface to help you get started.
Notion Workspace
When you first log in to Notion, you’ll be taken to your workspace. This is where you’ll find all of your pages, databases, and other content. The workspace is divided into two main sections: the sidebar and the main content area.
Notion Sidebar
The sidebar is where you’ll find all of your pages and databases. You can think of it as a navigation menu for your workspace. You can collapse or expand the sidebar by clicking on the arrow icon at the top of the sidebar.
The sidebar is divided into two main sections: pages and databases. Pages are where you’ll create and store your content, while databases are collections of related information.
To create a new page or database, click on the “+” icon at the top of the sidebar. You can also drag and drop pages and databases to rearrange them in the sidebar.
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Creating a Table of Contents in Notion
Creating a table of contents in Notion is a great way to organize your content and make it easier to navigate. Here are the steps to create a table of contents in the sidebar of a Notion page.
Starting a New Page
To start a new page in Notion, click on the “New Page” button in the sidebar. Give your page a name and click “Create.” You can also create a new page by typing “/page” in the command bar.
Adding Headings
To add headings to your page, click on the “+” button and select “Heading.” You can also add a heading by typing “/heading” in the command bar. Once you’ve added a heading, you can type your content below it.
To create a table of contents in the sidebar, you need to use headings. Notion will automatically generate a table of contents based on the headings you’ve used on your page. To add a heading to the table of contents, simply click on the heading and select “Add to Table of Contents” from the menu.
Once you’ve added all of your headings to the table of contents, you can move it to the sidebar by clicking on the three dots next to the table of contents and selecting “Move to Sidebar.”
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Organizing the Table of Contents in the Sidebar
Once you have created your table of contents in Notion, you may want to organize it in the sidebar for easy access. There are two methods to do this: the Drag and Drop Method and Using Notion’s Move To Feature.
Drag and Drop Method
To organize your table of contents in the sidebar using the drag and drop method, simply click and hold the page you want to move and drag it to its new location in the sidebar. You can also drag and drop sub-pages to nest them under their parent page.
Using Notion’s Move To Feature
Another way to organize your table of contents in the sidebar is by using Notion’s Move To feature. To use this feature, right-click on the page you want to move and select “Move To” from the dropdown menu. Then, select the new location for the page in the sidebar and click “Move.”
By using either of these methods, you can easily organize your Notion table of contents in the sidebar for quick and easy access.
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Advanced Notion Table of Contents Tips
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Utilizing Nested Pages
One of the most powerful features of Notion is its ability to nest pages within pages. This allows you to create a hierarchical structure of information that is easy to navigate and understand. When creating a table of contents, you can take advantage of this feature by linking to nested pages within your document.
To do this, simply create a link to the nested page within your table of contents. When the user clicks on the link, they will be taken directly to the nested page, allowing them to quickly access the information they need.
Linking to External Pages
Notion is not just a tool for organizing internal information; it can also be used to organize external information as well. If you have a website or other external resource that you want to include in your table of contents, you can easily do so by linking to it directly.
To link to an external page, simply create a link within your table of contents and include the URL of the external page. When the user clicks on the link, they will be taken directly to the external page, allowing them to access the information they need without leaving Notion.
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Troubleshooting Common Issues
Table of Contents Not Showing
If the Notion table of contents is not showing up in the sidebar, there are a few things that could be causing the issue. First, double-check that the page has been structured using headings blocks. Without headings, the table of contents block will not display anything. If the page is structured correctly, try refreshing the page or logging out and logging back in to Notion. If the issue persists, try creating a new table of contents block and see if that resolves the problem.
Unable to Move Sections
Sometimes, users may experience difficulty moving sections within the Notion table of contents in the sidebar. If this is the case, check that the section is not locked or read-only. If the section is not locked, try clicking and dragging the section to a different location within the table of contents. If the issue persists, try refreshing the page or logging out and logging back in to Notion. Additionally, ensure that the user has the appropriate permissions to edit the page and move sections within the table of contents.