How to move a page in Notion

Learn how to move a page in Notion using drag-and-drop or the Move To command, including moves across workspaces.

Quick answer

To move a page in Notion, drag it in the sidebar to a new location, or right-click the page, select Move to, and choose a destination page or workspace. You can also open the page, click the ••• menu at the top right, and select Move to for the same options.

Steps at a glance

  1. Open the sidebar and find the page you want to move
  2. Drag the page onto its new parent page or workspace
  3. Or right-click the page and select Move to
  4. Choose the destination page, database, or workspace
  5. Confirm the move and check the new location
  6. Verify sharing permissions on the moved page

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Summary

Notion lets you reorganize your workspace by moving pages between parent pages, databases, or even different workspaces. This keeps your content structured as projects grow, without losing formatting, subpages, or content inside the moved page.

Step-by-step guide

  1. Step 1

    Locate the page in the sidebar

    Open the left sidebar and find the page you want to move. If it's nested several levels deep, expand the parent pages by clicking the arrow next to each one until you can see the page clearly.

  2. Step 2

    Drag and drop for a quick move

    Click and hold the page name in the sidebar, then drag it onto the page where you want it to live and release the mouse button. Notion confirms the move with a short message at the bottom of the screen.

  3. Step 3

    Use the Move To command for precise control

    Right-click the page in the sidebar, or click the ••• menu at the top right of an open page, and select Move to. A search window opens with a list of suggested pages, letting you type to find the exact destination instead of scrolling through the sidebar.

  4. Step 4

    Choose the destination

    In the Move to window, pick a page from the Suggested list, or search by name. To move the page to another workspace on your account, use the workspace switcher at the bottom of the window.

  5. Step 5

    Confirm the move completed

    Click the destination to finish the move; the page disappears from its old location and appears under the new parent immediately. Open the new location to confirm all subpages, content, and any table of contents blocks moved along with it.

  6. Step 6

    Check sharing and permissions

    Moving a page can change who can access it. Review the Share menu on the moved page and adjust access for members in your workspace if needed.

  7. Step 7

    Update links or duplicate content if needed

    If other pages link to the moved page, open one and check the link still goes to the right place. For pages you want to keep in both places, use Duplicate in the ••• menu instead of moving it — see duplicate a page.

Why this matters

You started a page under the wrong parent, or your workspace has grown messy as projects piled up. Moving pages lets you restructure your sidebar, group related notes together, and keep databases organized without recreating content from scratch.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does moving a page delete it from its original spot?

    Yes, when you use Move to within the same workspace or account, the page relocates entirely rather than creating a copy. It only appears in one place at a time.

  • Can I move a page to a completely different Notion account?

    Not directly. Move to only offers the workspaces you belong to on your current account. For a different account, choose Copy page contents from the ••• menu and paste it into a page there.

  • Do subpages move automatically with the parent page?

    Yes, any subpages, databases, or nested content inside the page move along with it automatically. You don't need to move each subpage individually.

  • Will moving a page affect its permissions?

    It can. Check the Share menu after moving to confirm the right people still have access.

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