Notion is so much better on your phone once you do this

Notion dashboards look great on desktops and laptops, but they turn into super-long pages on the mobile apps. Here's a quick trick make navigating your dashboard so much easier on your phone. #shorts
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[@johnpaul6983]

You've just solved a problem that I have been having for quite a while. Thanks Thomas Frank.

[@omaddietdiaries2118]

Thanks for the tip! I set up my notion dashboard with your "How to...from scratch" notion series and I love it!

[@marceljaudian]

The side peek is also a game changer! I setup my notion where a gallery on the left will always be visible and serve as a menu while everything else opens side peek on the right.

[@jurrie_]

this is a good way of making pages quickly accessible to sections. I have create different dashboards for my activities (which are all database driven, so I can create many links) for my desktop (with a super wide monitor, have multiple kanbans in one view etc) ipad - with a different dashboard, making use of the screen estate for my ipad - and a dashboard on my phone. I then use these as starting pages when using Notion from one of these.

[@carolinejoy00]

I’ve watched that 7 times 😂 so quick still don’t get it. I’m a slow oldie 😩

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

No worries! I cover this technique in much more detail here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHK0d6Gkm913o9k

[@carolinejoy00]

@@ThomasFrankExplains brilliant thank you got it! Understand now 🌟 x

[@_sonicfive]

Just think about it as the index page in a book. It helps you jump straight into the chapter you are looking for.

[@carolinejoy00]

@@_sonicfive thank you.. Lovely way to explain it 😊

[@walkerx1813]

@@ThomasFrankExplains Got five times the views from her AND plugged your other video for more views AND (I'm assuming) she eventually understood it so you still helped her... Clever man, +respect

[@stalinjdsouza]

You can use a call out to put all the links.... it looks great and more like a real navigation bar atleast for me.

[@GustavoSilva-ny8jc]

Ooooohhh i needed that!!! Using prod apps on my phone is so essencial now but the way Calender and Note apps worked made it basically unusable. Putting things wasn't the big problem, it was navegating and editing that was a pain in the arse. I was managing my systems more than they were helping me and having to remember what they should recall me. It was like doing your assistant's job.

[@music2012pink]

I totally relate to feeling like your just like an assistant for your system instead of the other way around, and I've used this system for years. I first discovered it on Microsoft word while I was doing my degree and nobody seemed to know about so they were happy when I pointed it out. Couldn't live without it. You can even have 'toggle heading' so you can collapse the info down to just the title while still being able to have your very own contents page (just like in Word)

[@Carrymejane]

This is the first video i was watched in the last year that change my entire whole life become a better person

[@jeffagostinelli_official]

Game changer. I recently did this and it made everything so much easier.

[@LukeJT22]

Notion is absolutely amazing. I used EverNote for years. Then I saw several videos about Notion over the last couple of weeks. I'm taking an online course to get my state license to sell insurance, so I knew it would help me somehow. WOW. I mean, wow. I'm just barely scratching the surface, too. For example, I didn't know you could do the dashboard. I still need to learn about creating databases and so much more. I love finding new awesome tech like this!! Lol You just got yourself a new subscriber, my friend. Lol

[@AlexpxThreeTen]

Great tip! Thanks for making it short and sweet!

[@higher.self_.4677]

I wish I saw this video yesterday, I deleted all my notion and customized it to my phone 😢😅

[@JerryHalls]

Do you put a 'top' link on every page to immediately return to the top quickly?

[@juliegagnemusique]

Game changer, thanks! I just did it, but the "Navigation" header is showing in the table of content, contrary to your exemple (0:28). How do you remove it without deleting the whole table of content?

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

Make sure your Navigation section is a Toggle, not a Toggle Header! Only Headers show up in the Table of Contents block 😊

[@juliegagnemusique]

@@ThomasFrankExplains Oh right! Thanks! 🙂

[@laylam4241]

I love love this video. Short and to the point. Thank you!!

[@henrichangedhisnameonyt]

Oh sure it’s a calming notion

[@memeslife2000]

this dude is a notion beast. RESPECT.

[@BrianEYoung]

I like making each section a sync block. On mobile, I now I have separate pages for each part of my dashboard rather than one big list. Each page also gets a sync block quick linking to each other. A little more viewable than my dashboard, while still customizable

[@fcfelicewu7490]

The font in App is too small to read comfortably. I’ve found ppl with the same issue on Reddits. This there any way to solve this problem?

[@dustinek2973]

How did you get the Notion app on homepage like that? and so big? Does it open to a specific page?

[@mikedsjr]

Thank you for the tip! I spend half my notion time in mobile. I’m still building out my system so this should help.

[@hikari1959]

love this!! so useful for study notes as well

[@LiveLoud]

can I download a video file from notion to my iPhone? Desktop gives me the option to download but when I am on my phone it doesn't... is this possible? I am trying to organize my content and plan it in Notion... If I can download a short/reel from notion right to my phone then saves a lot of hassle

[@Semiria5]

THIS PAGE IS JUST INSANE. Thank you so much

[@entellina]

Omg, I've been looking for a solution like this. Thanks 😊

[@Tenju96]

A tip I found recently is to use the browser rather than the app.. For most stuff, it's better, and it's much faster. I also had an issue with paragraphs I had just typed... disappearing. It doesn't happen with the browser. It was preventing me from using Notion on my phone cause when I write down something, I expect it to remain there, that's why I typed it there. ^^'

[@iim_human]

What a freaking game changer!!! Absolutely love this and how useful it is!!!

[@mmnyla]

I NEVER THOUGHT OF THIS. THATS SO EFFIN SMART

[@reina3846]

First ever shorts? Good job!

[@818NP]

Is there a way to pay somebody to make a Notion for me? I literally don’t have time I’ve watched a bunch of videos I’m still struggling and I just want a simple set up. Is this a service that you offer?

[@Napoleanmishra]

How can i copy paste your dashboard if that's possible so that can i can edit it accordingly?

[@prosilverplayer397]

Keep them coming Thomas!

[@DanKnowlson]

Can a toggle heating be inside a toggle?

[@superchargecoach]

This is great - just have to watch a few times to get all the steps💯✨

[@mypersonalphotosite]

How do i move my evernotes (958) to notion??

[@patch1103]

That's a darn good tip! Thx!

[@sbrown7210]

Alright came here for help. I decided to leave OneNote after many years. I want database functionality and eventually a second brain. Where do i start? Any series of videos to suggest as a start?

[@dz903dz]

That was super helpful. Thank you!

[@Ammar_k1]

Hey, do you recommend first setting up Notion on a desktop computer before on your phone? Thanks, great content!

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

You can get started either way, but you'll be able to do WAY more on a desktop computer.

[@custormathebula]

Ahhh thank you this is so helpful

[@zacalves]

How do add a heading when typing on your phone???

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

# symbol then space, or use the + button add a Heading block directly!

[@vu6676]

Frank is there a reason why you don't use Taskade instead?

[@benettmuller9245]

Hi! How can I connect me notion in pc to my mobile (Iphone)?

[@aralpunk]

Wow! Thanks for sharing. Enlighten me. 👍🏻

[@Vijay-iz4vb]

Tha k u so much.... It was a big problem... But you solved it ☺️

[@Rejoiceanddogood]

How do you adjust column sizes (width) in tables on a phone? 🤔

[@KimmySang]

This is a really neat idea 💡.

[@AuroraButterflyx]

Omg this is so cool. Thanks 😅

[@GlobalEltorro]

Thomas, do you still use Roam and have you tried Obsidian? If so, it would be interesting to see how you combine them or talk about specific use cases.

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

I'm all-in on Notion now! I have tried out Obsidian's new WSIWYG editor though - it's a huge improvement, especially in the way it handles images. I'll probably do a Notion vs. Obsidian vid soon.

[@GlobalEltorro]

@@ThomasFrankExplains intersting! looking forward to it :)

[@benjaminughegbe4255]

is using someones notion template bad I really wanna start but it looks so stressful to organize stuff like this

[@kat7692]

THANK YOU!!!

[@freyaleegwater-bright7021]

Great tip, thank you!

[@freespiritkaro3414]

Hey, THaaNK YOU !!!! this is sheer awesomeness, I implemented it the other day and love the result but somehow, whichever line in TOC I click, Notion jumps there for a split second (not staying there, as I’d like) and instead, takes me to the display of the first toggle header. And that happens with ANY line I click 😞 Any suggestions please ?

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

Which device is this happening on? I've just tested out the navigation trick with Toggle Headers, but I'm not seeing the same behavior. If it doesn't go away after today, I'd recommend reporting it to Notion as a potential bug!

[@freespiritkaro3414]

@@ThomasFrankExplains Thank You for checking. Happening on an iphone. It is weird since it seemed to work ok the day I created it and only today I am getting this negative result.

[@findjonmoses]

Does the Notion iPhone app allow you to set reminders or due dates that you would get reminders for?

[@Pepper_JH]

In my opinion, Notion would be optimized for low-end devices if it didn't have to go sync data to the cloud every 1 second.

[@csabhishek8816]

How can i add and open that pdf file??

[@spacemayz]

That's very cool, I like your templates, but can you report a bug somewhere?

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

For my templates, or for Notion? The former, you can email me at thomas at collegeinfogeek.com - for the latter, you us the chat function in the Notion app!

[@JilianDee]

The UX designer in me created a full mobile version 😂

[@JacquelinElizabethWrites]

Not me literally fighting with this right now.

[@NOREALESTATEINVESTORLEFTBEHIND]

Thank you

[@uxtogether]

Great advice!

[@chiragsharma_]

Brilliant!! saves scrolling time!!!!!!!

[@tuadarwinsipayung]

Thanks for this!!!!

[@supersimplemarketing]

NEXT LEVEL 🎉🎉🎉 appreciate you, this is awesome

[@jkingarts]

Thanks man

[@skyyy425]

Sure it's a calming notion, perpetual in motion But I don't need the comfort of any lies For I have seen the ending and there is no ascending Rise Oh, back when I was younger, was told by other youngsters That my end will be torture beneath the earth 'Cause I don't see what they see, when death is staring at me I see a window, a limit, to live it, or not at all If you could pull the lever to carry on forever Would your life even matter anymore? Sure it's a calming notion, perpetual in motion But it's not what you signed up for I'm sure there won't always be sunshine But there's this momentary beam of light You don't have to wait those salty decades To get through the gate, it's all in front of your face I'm sure there won't always be sunshine I'm sure there won't always be sunshine But there's this momentary beam of light I could cross the ocean in a fit of devotion For every shining second, this fragile body beckons You think you're owed it better believing ancient letters Sure it's a calming notion, but it's a lie...

[@juliabaker4912]

I actually still do not understand how to create the habit tracker.

[@Gchwie]

Thank you~

[@Stefanoz_]

does it work smoothly on newer android devices? it's freaking lagging on mine

[@jessesolomonscott]

Thank you so much for this Tip

[@DSGQR]

This works for navigation nicely but visually if you have a lot of data in tables and lists.... its still a cluttered mess. At least it is for me.

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

Couple tips there - first, you can limit the initial load of a linked database to 10 pages, which helps a lot on mobile. For some use cases, I also like to make special mobile-friendly pages that only have a single linked DB view.

[@DSGQR]

@@ThomasFrankExplains that’s a fair point. Thank you.

[@iamjagold]

I concur, this is indeed 'a cool trick'

[@abvmoose87]

Onenote is the master ra...

[@wullfyularen3044]

Jokes on you, I am watching this short on my laptop

[@JKarle]

....and I was "today-years-old." Thanks, for that excellent and simple trick!

[@kebert]

Mind blown, great tip.

[@aragsanlaly3339]

How do u download this version of notion bc i m struggling with it

[@davidseamans6151]

Good one. Excellent. Thanks

[@danferrusquia2819]

I’d use Notion a lot more if I didn’t have to sign in with my password so often. Do you know if there’s a way around this?

[@itsfarookmayne]

Turn on cookies in your browser

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

How often is it happening? I get signed out maybe once every 3 months or so

[@danferrusquia2819]

@@ThomasFrankExplains I think, when I was using Notion regularly, it was about once a month. Maybe it feels more frequent because I have to sign in on my MacBook and my iPhone. Apple devices can be weird about cookies but I don’t think that’s the issue

[@productivity491]

Thought video speed was 1.5x LOL Brilliant manner

[@dplj4428]

Headings: Tip useful to other apps or outlining an idea.

[@Eduscope-xp3jg]

0:20 /start

[@AbrahamTario]

This is a good tip 🎉

[@juanfranciscojesushernande3396]

Thank you!

[@ccanft]

I saw regional anatomy 😅😅 Are you a Dr?

[@sohailverma3998]

Please upload more shots

[@joshcastro5385]

what if I want to go back?

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

You should be able to tap the top of your screen to go back to the top - works on pretty much any app on iOS! Not sure about Android; I've never used it

[@helloheathermiracle]

Ah slick!! Thanks.

[@sanghoonkim1667]

He doesn't organize his entire life in Notion, kids.

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

Sure do

[@baustronaut1390]

ok, nice, preshiate it, but this is everything else than beautiful...lokk at google's design, this is really clean and beautiful

[@nateglick736]

Your looking at it, your looking at your phone right now 😂

[@prosilverplayer397]

damnn, thanks for that!

[@Abnerlaines]

Nice tip

[@codythep]

Chris Hau-to

[@sussanroads42039]

This is genius

[@gloria.R.7286]

I actually watched this YT short on my desktop but okay xD

[@TheArtisticBiker]

Now that we can turn the headings into toggles, do you still need this?

[@ThomasFrankExplains]

I still like it personally, as I don't want to hide my dashboard sections inside of a toggle. However, Toggle Headings will allow you to create this navigation structure AND collapse your dashboard sections if you want!

[@BrendanEvan]

/toc FTW 🙌

[@Jenssonn]

Amazing!

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