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How to Indent in Notion

Updated on:
June 5, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to indent and outdent blocks in Notion using keyboard shortcuts.

Quick summary

Indenting in Notion lets you nest blocks under a parent block to create structured, hierarchical content. Use the Tab key to indent and Shift + Tab to outdent any block back to its default level.


Steps

  1. Place your cursor at the beginning of the block or text you want to indent, or select it.
  2. Press Tab to indent the block one level.
  3. To return to the default indent level, place your cursor at the beginning of the text.
  4. Press Shift + Tab to outdent the block back to its previous level.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to indent in Notion is essential for organizing notes, documents, and databases into clear, nested hierarchies. The Tab and Shift + Tab keyboard shortcuts let users quickly structure content without leaving the keyboard, saving time and reducing friction. Proper indentation in Notion helps teams create readable wikis, project plans, and SOPs where parent-child block relationships are immediately visible. Mastering this foundational Notion skill improves overall workspace organization and content clarity.
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