Welcome to another quick and straightforward guide on the versatile and powerful tool – Notion. Today, we will discuss a sought-after feature, the often-overlooked yet powerful Notion subitems.
We will also look at how to enable them in a Notion database, the different ways to display them, and how to properly use and manage these subitem hierarchies.
Let's dive in!
Key Takeaways
- Notion subitems can be enabled in a database by navigating to "database settings" and activating the "Sub-items" feature.
- There are three ways to display your subitems in a Notion database: "Nested in toggle", "Parents only", and "Flattened list".
- Notion subitems are not just meant for simple tasks; even these subitems can have their own subitems, adding a more detailed layer to your work management.
How to Enable Sub-items in a Notion Database
A Notion database provides you with extra functionality arising from its configuration settings. These settings include the option to enable sub-items. To do this, follow these simple steps:
- Open your Notion database.
- Navigate to "database settings".
- Look for the "Sub-items" option and turn it on. Voila! Your sub-items have been enabled.
You can now click the toggle next to any item to open and add subitems.
The Different Displays for Notion Sub-items
Another impressive thing about Notion subitems is the flexibility in how they can be displayed. There are three distinct views for subitems:
Nested in Toggle
In this display, subitems are neatly nested under their parent task in a toggle. Once clicked, the toggle expands to show all related subitems. This view is ideal for maintaining a clean and minimalistic look on your Notion page.
Parents Only
This display shows only the parent items while hiding the subitems. A count right next to the item indicates the number of subitems each parent has. Clicking on a parent item will reveal its subitems. This view is perfect for focusing on main tasks while keeping subtasks out of sight until needed.
Flattened List
Contrary to the "Parents Only" display, the "Flattened List" view displays all items on the same level, disregarding their hierarchical relationship. This view is ideal for those who want to see all tasks at a glance without dealing with the hierarchical structure.
Sub-items of Sub-items in Notion
Beyond just creating basic subitems, Notion offers the flexibility of creating subitems within subitems, enabling a deeper level of task organization and detail. This added layer can come in handy when managing more complex projects with multiple tiers of tasks and subtasks.
Conclusion
Notion continues to impress with its unending list of features and flexibility - and the subitem feature is no exception. Enabling subitems in a Notion database not only keeps your work organized but also provides you with additional layers of task management.
By manipulating the display type and utilizing multiple sub-item levels, you can customize your Notion interface specifically tailored to your requirements, making your workflow smoother and your productivity soar.
With this guide at your disposal, managing your tasks with Notion subitems will be a breeze. So go ahead, dive into the world of Notion, and experience the organizational change for yourself!
