You’re not bad at Notion ➝ you just haven’t discovered the slash commands yet

These 30 /commands will change how you build in Notion — from text and layouts to embeds and databases. Stop clicking through menus. Type / and ship faster.

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Notion Tutorial • Part 1

Most people use Notion like a blank canvas. Power users type /.

Why it matters

That single keystroke unlocks formatting shortcuts, layout blocks, embedded media, databases, and more — without hunting menus.

What you’ll get
  • 30 high-impact /commands
  • Clean categories for faster lookup
  • Simple examples you can use today
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Quick Start

Type / anywhere in a Notion page to open the command palette. Keep typing to filter, then hit Enter.

Pro tips

  • Use arrow keys to select faster
  • Star favorite blocks for quick access
  • Prefix with a keyword (e.g., “/image”, “/table”)
Great first commands
/h1 /callout /table /embed /toggle
Get the Notion Slash-Command Cheat Sheet inside the Creative Vault.
Includes a 1-page printable, command-by-category list, and starter templates.
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