Database templates are a great way to speed up your workflows in Notion by pre-populating new entries in a database with the information you need. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use database templates to save time and stay organized.

What Are Notion Database Templates?

Notion database templates are pre-populated entries in a database that you can use as a starting point when creating new entries. They can include the information you want to be pre-filled in each new entry, such as the agenda for a meeting or a list of recurring tasks. You can also use properties that reference other items in the database, such as contacts or team members, to create more complex templates.

How To Create a Notion Database Template

To create a database template, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the database where you want to create the template.
2. Click on the plus button to add a new item to the database. This will open up a blank entry that you can use to create your template.
3. Add the information you want to be pre-populated in each new entry, such as the agenda for a meeting or a list of recurring tasks. You can also use properties that reference other items in the database, such as contacts or team members, to create more complex templates.

Customize Your New Template

Once you've created your template, you can customize it by following these steps:

1. Click on the template button in the top-right corner of the entry.
2. Give your template a name and an optional icon and color.
3. This will add your template to the list of available templates for the database.
4. You can also set a default template for the database by clicking on the three dots next to the template in the list and selecting "Set as default." This will make it so that the default template is automatically selected whenever you create a new entry in the database.

Create a New Entry Using your Template

To create a new entry using a database template, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to the database where you want to create the new entry.
2. Click on the plus button to add a new item to the database.
3. Select the template you want to use from the list of available templates.
4. This will pre-populate the entry with the information from your template, which you can then edit as needed.

Conclusion

That's it! You now know how to use database templates in Notion to quickly create new entries in your databases. Try using this feature to save time and stay organized in your workflows. Happy organizing!