Notion Pages
A page is the basic unit of content in Notion. Think of a page as a single sheet of paper that can grow as long as you need. You can fill it with text, images, tables, or other pages.
Creating a Page
Click the plus icon in the sidebar to create a new page. Notion opens a blank page with a title field at the top. Type a title and start adding content below it. The title also becomes the label shown in the sidebar and in search results.
Page Anatomy
| Part | Function |
|---|---|
| Cover Image | Banner image at the top of the page |
| Icon | Emoji or image that represents the page |
| Title | The name of the page |
| Content Body | The area where you add blocks |
Adding a Cover and Icon
Hover near the top of a blank page to reveal Add Cover and Add Icon buttons. A cover image sets a visual tone for the page. An icon helps you spot the page quickly in a list. You can upload a custom image or choose from Notion's built-in gallery for both.
Sub-Pages
You can create a page inside another page. This sub-page appears as a link in the parent page. Clicking the link opens the sub-page in the content area. Sub-pages let you break a large topic into smaller, focused sections without losing the connection between them.
A Simple Page Tree
| Level | Page |
|---|---|
| Parent | Project Plan |
| Child | Research Notes |
| Child | Budget Sheet |
Moving and Duplicating Pages
Right-click any page in the sidebar to see move and duplicate options. Moving a page changes its parent location. Duplicating a page creates an exact copy, which helps when you reuse a layout. Duplicated pages keep all sub-pages and content intact inside the copy.
Deleting a Page
Deleted pages move to the Trash folder inside the sidebar. Notion keeps them there until you empty the trash. This gives you a safety window to restore a page by mistake. Business and Enterprise plans keep trashed pages for longer recovery windows than the free plan.
Page Locking
Locking a page blocks accidental edits. A locked page still allows viewing but prevents typing until you unlock it. This feature helps protect finished documents from changes, such as a signed contract or a published policy page.
Page Links and Backlinks
Typing an at symbol followed by a page name creates a link to that page from anywhere in your workspace. Notion tracks these links automatically and shows a Backlinks section at the bottom of the linked page. This lets you see every page that references the current one without manual tracking.
Backlink Example
| Page | Linked From |
|---|---|
| Client Onboarding | Weekly Meeting Notes, Sales Playbook |
Practical Example: Building a Project Page
Create a parent page named after the project. Add a cover image and an icon to make it recognizable at a glance. Add sub-pages for Research, Timeline, and Budget so each topic has its own dedicated space instead of one long scroll.