Quick answer
To add a block in Notion, click an empty line and type / (slash) to open the block menu. Search for the block type you want — heading, bullet list, image, to-do, code — and press Enter to insert it. You can also press Enter at the end of any line to add a new text block.
Steps at a glance
- Click on an empty line in your Notion page.
- Type / to open the block menu.
- Type the name of the block you want (e.g., 'heading', 'image', 'code').
- Click the block type or press Enter to insert it.
- Fill in the block content.
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Every piece of content in Notion is a block — text, headings, bullet points, images, to-dos, code snippets, embeds, databases, and more. The slash command (/) is the universal way to insert any block type. You can drag blocks to reorder them using the six-dot handle that appears on the left when you hover.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Position your cursor
Click on an empty line in your Notion page where you want to insert a new block. A + icon may appear on the left — you can also click that.
Step 2
Open the block menu
Type / (forward slash). The block menu opens, showing recently used blocks and a search field.
Step 3
Search and select a block type
Start typing the block name — for example, 'heading 1', 'bullet', 'image', 'to-do', or 'code'. The list filters as you type. Press Enter or click a result to insert the block.
Step 4
Add content to the block
Type your content directly in the new block. For media blocks like images, a file picker or URL field appears instead.
Step 5
Reorder blocks by dragging
Hover over any block to reveal the six-dot drag handle on the left. Click and drag it to move the block to a new position in the page.
Why this matters
You're building out a Notion page — a project brief, a meeting note, a wiki article — and you want to add a checklist, a table, or an image, but you can't work out how to insert anything other than plain text.
Troubleshooting
The slash menu is not appearing
Make sure you are in edit mode on the page. If you are viewing a page without edit access, the slash command will not work. Click Edit at the top right if available.
I accidentally created the wrong block type
Click the six-dot handle on the left of the block, choose Turn into, and select the correct block type.
Frequently asked questions
How many block types does Notion have?
Notion has over 50 block types including basic text, headings, lists, media (images, video, files), embeds (YouTube, Figma, Google Maps), databases, and interactive blocks like buttons and synced blocks.
Can I duplicate a block?
Yes. Click the six-dot handle on the left of the block, then choose Duplicate. The block and all its content are copied immediately below.
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