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How to create a table in Notion

Learn how to create a table in Notion using slash commands, customize columns and rows, and turn it into a full database view.

Quick answer

To create a database table in Notion, open a page, type /Table view, and press Enter. Add rows and properties with the plus controls, then rename each property and choose its type. Use a simple table only when you need plain text without filters, sorts, property types, or pages inside rows.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open or create a page in your workspace
  2. Type /Table view to open the database option
  3. Select Table view from the menu
  4. Keep it inline or open the database as a full page
  5. Add rows and columns using the plus buttons
  6. Rename columns and set property types
  7. Expand the table to a full database if needed

Summary

Table view displays a Notion database as structured rows and columns, with each row opening as its own page. Because it is a database, it supports typed properties, sorting, filtering, formulas, relations, and additional views of the same records.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Open the page where you want the table

    Navigate to an existing page in your workspace or create a new one. If you're starting fresh, check the guide on how to create a page to set up the right space first.

  2. Step 2

    Trigger the block menu

    Click into an empty line on the page and type a forward slash (/). This opens the block menu where you can search for the type of content you want to insert.

  3. Step 3

    Select Table from the menu

    Type 'table' in the search field and pick Table view from the results. Notion will insert an inline table directly on the page with a few starter rows and columns.

  4. Step 4

    Choose inline or full-page layout

    An inline table sits within your existing page alongside other content. If you'd rather work with more space, click the expand arrow (⤢) at the top right of the table to open it as a full page.

  5. Step 5

    Add and adjust rows and columns

    Click the plus (+) button below the last row to add a new entry, or click the plus at the end of the column headers to add a new property. Drag column borders to resize them as needed.

  6. Step 6

    Customize your properties

    Click any column header to rename it or change its property type, such as text, number, date, or select. This turns the initial database layout into a tracker suited to the information you need to manage.

  7. Step 7

    Open a row to add more detail

    Click anywhere on a row (outside the direct property cells) to open it as its own page. This is where you can add notes, checklists, or even embed content like images using the guide on how to add images to a page.

Why this matters

You're planning a project and need a clean way to track tasks, dates, or contacts in a structure you can sort and filter later. Table view creates that database directly inside the page you're already working on, without requiring a separate setup flow.

Troubleshooting

  • I created a simple table by mistake

    A simple table has plain text cells and no database view tabs. Create a new /Table view database if you need properties, filters, or pages inside rows, then copy the cell values into the new database.

  • Table view does not appear in the slash menu

    Type the full command /Table view rather than /table, then select the database option. On mobile, tap the plus control and search for Table view.

Frequently asked questions

  • What's the difference between a table and a database in Notion?

    A table is one of the views available for a database. When you create a table using the /Table view command, you're actually creating a database displayed in rows and columns. You can switch that same data to other views, like a board or calendar, at any time.

  • What's the difference between a simple table and Table view?

    A simple table displays plain text in rows and columns. Table view creates a database, so each row is a page and columns can use property types, filters, sorts, formulas, and relations. Choose Table view for data you need to organize or reuse.

  • Can I create a table on mobile?

    Yes. Open the Notion app on your phone, tap into a page, tap the plus icon to open the block menu, and search for Table view. The mobile editor supports the same row and column customization as desktop, though resizing columns is easier with a larger screen.

  • How do I turn my table into a kanban board instead?

    Since a table is a database view, you can add another view to the same data. Click the + next to your table's view tabs and choose Board to see the same information organized as a kanban board. For a dedicated walkthrough, see how to create a kanban board.

  • Can other people edit the table with me?

    Yes, as long as they have access to the page. Invite collaborators using the guide on how to add members to your workspace, then adjust their permissions from the Share menu.

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