# How To Make Flashcards On Notion

> To make flashcards in Notion, create a new page, insert an inline database, and name it. Open the database options, change the layout to Board, and close the menu. Open the cards to add titles, descriptions, and additional items, then continue adding more cards that function as flashcards.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-flashcards-on-notion/
Apps: Notion
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a4925ab56e05a00ff3fc3/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Begin with a new page and enter a title.
2. Use the slash command ( /database ) to search for and insert an inline database.
3. Enter a name for your database.
4. Use the three dotted icon to view more options.
5. Click on the Layout option.
6. Select the type Board .
7. Use the cross icon to close to simply click elsewhere.
8. Your database will now contain cards that expand when clicked on. This is very similar to how flashcards work which means we can use this as a workaround for flashcards. Click to open and edit.
9. Enter the title for your card at the top followed by a description or additional items just like a page!
10. Click anywhere outside the expanded view to close.
11. Continue adding more cards!
12. Each will work the same as a flashcard!