Notion has become an incredibly popular productivity tool, renowned for its versatile features that allow users to organize ideas, manage tasks, and essentially create a customized workspace. One helpful feature embedded in this all-in-one workspace tool is the Reminders function. However, Are you aware of how to fully utilize Notion's reminder feature? This blog post will guide you through the steps of how to add, modify, and delete reminders in Notion as we head into the year 2024.
Key Takeaways
- To add in-page reminders, use "@remind [Date]". For database reminders, ensure your database has a 'date' property. Click on the desired item, set the date (and time if needed), and select the reminder option from the menu.
- To edit an in-page reminder, click on the blue or red date (+ reminder) and modify the date or reminder. For a database reminder, click on the date with the reminder and edit the date or return to the 'Remind' option to edit the reminder.
- To delete a reminder, go to the 'Updates' section in your sidebar. Click the checkbox button to mark the notification as read or use the archive button to hide it from your notifications.
Adding Reminders in Notion
The first step towards using reminders on Notion is adding one. Thankfully, this is a straightforward process that can be done within a minute. Here's how:
In-Page Reminders
- In your plain text, type "/" to show the command menu
- Type "remind"
- Select "Date or reminder"
- Type "Remind Friday" or "Remind Tomorrow"
Pro tip: A quicker way to do it is simply typing @remind [Date].
Database Reminders
- Ensure you have a 'date' property in your database
- Click on the desired item
- Set the date (& time if necessary)
- In that same menu, click on the 'Remind' option
- Select your reminder between all the proposed ones
Possible reminder options are:
- On day of event
- One day before
- Two days before
- One week before
Modifying Reminders in Notion
Sometimes, due to changing schedules or emergencies, you need to modify your reminders. By following these steps, you can easily modify your reminders in Notion:
Edit an In-Page Reminder
- Click on the blue or red date + reminder
- Edit the date and/or click the 'Remind' option to edit the reminder
Edit a Database Reminder
- Click on the date with the reminder
- Edit the date and/or go back to the 'Remind' option to edit the reminder
Deleting Reminders in Notion
If your reminder is no longer relevant, here's what you can do to remove the reminder notification:
Steps to Delete a Reminder
- Go to the 'Updates' section of your sidebar (on the left)
- On the right, click the checkbox button to mark the notification as read
- Or click the archive button to archive the notification (ie, hide it from your notifications)
Conclusion
Notion's reminder feature not only lets you stay organized but also helps to keep track of your tasks. Apart from just notifying you about events, meetings, or tasks, these reminders can be customized to your liking. As 2024 approaches, ensure to make full use of this handy feature in Notion and enhance your productivity, one reminder at a time.
