As we venture further into the digital age, the use of project management tools and note-taking applications has experienced a significant rise. One such application is Notion, a powerful workspace tool that allows you to write, plan, collaborate, and ultimately, get work done.
Notion is unique in its versatility, allowing you to customize virtually everything to suit your unique needs. One of its most useful features is its ability to show properties on cards, in calendars, on timelines, and boards. In this blog post, we'll dive into this Notion feature, examining how it can be used to enhance your productivity.
Key Takeaways
- Identify the use of properties in different database types
- Learn how to show properties on Card, Calendar, Timeline, & Board view
Unpacking Notion's Property Feature
Properties in Cards
Notion allows you to create cards for projects or tasks, each of which can have different properties such as tags, multi-selects, and dropdown menus. These properties can then be displayed directly on the card, providing a quick and easy-to-understand snapshot of the task or project at hand.
Properties in Calendar
The Calendar view in Notion lets you visualize tasks or events over time, which can be immensely useful for scheduling or project planning. Applying properties to these tasks can provide additional context at a glance, such as who is responsible for a task, or its current status, without even having to click on the event.
Properties in Timeline
With the recent introduction of the Timeline view, Notion has taken project planning to a new level. Here, properties can be shown directly in the timeline, providing an excellent overview of the project's overall progression and status. This can help ensure nothing slips through the cracks, facilitating a more in-depth understanding of when tasks should be completed.
Properties in Board
Using properties in Notion's Board view can significantly streamline your task management. By assigning properties to tasks in the board, you can filter and sort tasks, making it easy to find what you're looking for or understand the current status of the project quickly. This feature can be particularly beneficial for team projects, making it easy to see who's responsible for what and when tasks are due.
How to Show Properties
To display your properties in the Card (Gallery), Calendar, Timeline, and Board views, follow the same steps regardless of your selected view:
- Click the "..." icon at the top-right of your database to access your database settings
- Go to "Properties"
- Click the "eye" symbol to show/hide the desired properties
In this section, you can also show or hide all properties at once, and find deleted properties.
Conclusion
Notion's capability to show properties on cards, calendars, timelines, and boards is powerful. Not only does it allow you to stay organized but also enhances your efficiency. By learning how to work with these features, you'll be able to build a more productive workflow tailored to your needs. Embrace Notion today, and let it revolutionize how you manage your tasks and projects.
