How to Create Tabs in Notion: Full Guide [2024]

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We use tabs in our browser, which greatly helps us multitask. Now we are getting tabs in a lot of software like Notepad, File Explorer, and more. Similarly, you can use tabs in Notion too. In this blog, I will show everything you can do with tabs in Notion.

Note: Tabs only work in Notion’s Windows or Mac app.

How to open a new tab

You can open a new one by using the plus(+) icon, in the top right corner. This will open a new tab with the same page from which you open the new tab. You can navigate into a new tab by yourself

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How to close a tab

Hit the cross icon visible on hovering over the tab to close the tab. You can’t close the tab if that’s the only tab open.

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How to pin tabs

Step 1. Open the page in Notion’s Mac or Windows app

Pinning tabs only works in Notion’s Mac and Windows apps. Open the Notion page that you want to pin.

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Step 2. Right-click on the Notion tab

Right-click on the tab to open the context menu.

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Step 3. Click on “Pin Tab”

Now click on the “Pit Tab” from the context menu that you just opened.

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This pinning feature allows you to keep a page from a different account even after switching to a second account. This way, you can use pages from your personal and business accounts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


How to Pin Tabs in Notion?

Right on your tab to open the context menu and click on the “Pin Tab” option to pin the tab.

Can you move tabs in Notion?

Yes, you can reorder tabs in Notion. You change the order by dragging the tab to your desired location.

How do I add tabs on Notion?

You can hit the plus icon, or use the shortcut Cmd/Ctrl + T to open a new tab. This will open the same page in a new tab.

How to refresh a page in the Notion App?

To refresh the page, right-click on your tab of the Notion page to open the context menu (make sure a second tab is open to see the full menu). Next, click on the “Refresh tab” button.

How to open a New Window in Notion?

Open the page on a new tab, which you want to be in the new window. Next, right-click on the tab to open the context menu and click on “Move tab to a new Window”. This will open a new window with that tab.

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