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How to Create a Database in Notion

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to build and manage a database table in Notion.

Quick summary

A Notion database lets you organize information as a table, board, calendar, or other view directly inside any page. You can insert a database using a slash command or the block menu, then convert it from an inline view to a full-page database for richer data management.


Steps

  1. Open a Notion page and choose to insert a database using the slash command or by clicking the options menu at the bottom of the page.
  2. Click the three-dot menu to explore additional database formats and view types available in Notion.
  3. Type the slash command (/database) anywhere on a page to search for and insert a database in your preferred format.
  4. Select the inline database option and click to insert it directly into your current page.
  5. Your table database is now created. Click the six-dot icon to open the block menu for additional configuration options.
  6. From the block menu, select the option to turn the inline database into a full page.
  7. Your inline database converts to a full-page database link. Click the link to open the full-page view.
  8. You can now insert data, add properties, and manage your Notion database in full-page mode.

📌 Why this matters

Notion databases are one of the platform's most powerful features, enabling teams to structure and relate information as tables, boards, calendars, and more — all within the same workspace. Understanding how to create and configure a Notion database is essential for building project trackers, content calendars, CRMs, and other productivity systems without leaving Notion. Mastering inline versus full-page database formats gives users precise control over how data is displayed and accessed across their workspace. This skill is a foundational step for anyone looking to get the most out of Notion as a team collaboration and knowledge management tool.
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