Since Notion has made major changes to their database UI (especially the Table view), we'll break down these updates into 3 parts instead of our usual 3 tips/updates.

‍

1/ Properties

Let's address the elephant in the room first — properties. The main change is the way they are displayed after clicking the "+ Add property" button.

‍

‍

The properties menu has been completely redesigned. When you add a new property, you'll first enter the property name (instead of selecting its type like before). Then you can choose your property type from the list shown above.

At the top, you'll see AI-suggested properties based on your database name and existing properties. Below that are your classic properties, and you can use the magnifying glass icon to search for specific ones.

The properties menu has also changed—clicking any property name opens a new interface that looks like this ↓

‍

‍

Here's what you can do now:

• Group the view by the selected property
• Insert other properties to the right or left (similar to Excel/Google Sheets)

‍

The Calculate feature has moved to the top menu, though calculations still display at the bottom.

‍

2/ Views

Views have been redesigned and now appear in sleek, rounded gray boxes.

‍

‍

The view settings menu has also changed. The icon is no longer ••• but rather two stacked sliders (which means I'll need to update thousands of pages of documentation 🫠).

‍

‍

The organization is much clearer now. Classic features like layout, sorting, filters, and grouping are at the top, while advanced options such as database locking, automations, and sub-items are neatly arranged at the bottom.

‍

3/ Other changes

Other changes worth to mention:

• I’m sure you’ve noticed it, but the Table view has been redesigned with a less compact layout, providing more breathing room between rows and columns for better readability.
• Inside the view settings, Property Visibility and Edit Properties are now separate options (they were previously combined)
• For databases that are compressed into a narrow column view, Notion has added a convenient global menu (accessed via the ••• button) that provides quick access to all settings and database templates in one place.

‍

So—what do you think? Personally, I have mixed feelings: I'm really happy with some changes but really unhappy about others. Here's my breakdown ↓

‍