# How to use notion as a planner

> To build a planner in Notion, create a new page, select the calendar template, open the layout menu, change the calendar view to week, and add items by clicking the plus icon on any day to enter details.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-use-notion-as-a-planner/
Apps: Notion
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a5213ab56e05a00fff19a/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Create a new page and go to the bottom three dotted menu .
2. For this example we'll be using a calendar template but there are many ways to build a planner. Click on Calendar .
3. On your new calendar, go to the top right three dotted menu .
4. Click on Layout .
5. Click on Show calendar as to view more options.
6. Since we're building a weekly planner, select Week .
7. Close the menu.
8. You now have a nice view of your week with the option to add items to each day. To do so, simply click on the (+) icon on the day.
9. Fill details of your item such as name, comments, tags and so on. Click anywhere else to close.
10. And there you have it! A very simple planner built inside Notion.