How to create a dashboard in notion
- George Apostolov
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How to create a dashboard in notion: step-by-step guide
Start with a new empty page.
Name your dashboard.
To build our first section of the dashboard, choose a section heading. Click to select.
We'll make our first heading "Professional" for work related items.
Add toggle lists to create collapsible lists that neatly store items.
Add a few list headings.
Click on any toggle list to open sub-items and add a few.
We will link a table that holds our expenses under Expenses.
Continue adding items where appropriate.
Use a slash command (/divider) to insert a divider block between heading and content.
Follow the same steps to create more sections.
Drag to select multiple blocks at once.
Use the 6 dotted handle to drag them next to Professional to create a neat 2 column layout.
Let's add an icon to easily spot our dashboard.
And a cover photo to make it pleasing to look at.
You now have a simple yet powerful dashboard made inside Notion.
Quick answer: To create a dashboard in Notion, start with a new empty page, name it, add section headings and toggle lists, link tables, use divider blocks, and organize content into a multi-column layout by dragging blocks, then finish by adding an icon and a cover photo.
About this Notion tutorial
Build a simple yet powerful custom dashboard in Notion by adding headings, toggles, linked tables, dividers, icons, and a cover photo. This guide shows how to create a dashboard in notion in 16 steps, starting with "Start with a new empty page" and finishing with "You now have a simple yet powerful dashboard made inside Notion". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Notion interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to create a dashboard in notion?
16 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Notion data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Notion. Related guides: How to create a database in notion, How to create a folder in notion and How to create a progress bar in notion. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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