What is a Notion Callout Block?
A Notion callout block highlights specific information within your Notion pages. With a colorful background and icon, it draws attention to important notes, tips, or quotes, keeping your workspace functional and visually appealing.
How to Create a Notion Callout Block
To create a Notion callout block, follow the steps below:
- Open Notion: Navigate to the page where you want to add the callout.
- Add a Callout Block: Type
/calloutand select “Callout” from the dropdown menu. - Customize the Text: Enter the text you want to highlight.
How to Customize Notion Callout Blocks
Customizing Notion callout blocks are possible in three ways:
- Changing Icons:
- Click on the Icon: Hover over the callout block and click the default icon.
- Choose a New Icon: Select an icon from the options or add a custom emoji.
- Adjusting Font and Background Colors:
- Select the Callout Block: Highlight the block.
- Access Color Options: Click “Color” and choose text and background colors.
- Adding Hyperlinks, Mentions, and Reminders:
- Add a Hyperlink: Highlight text, click the link icon, and enter the URL.
- Mention Someone: Type
@followed by a name or project. - Set a Reminder: Type
@reminderfollowed by the date and time.
Use Cases for Notion Callouts
Below find some use cases for Notion callouts:
- Highlighting Important Notes:
Use callouts to flag key information like deadlines or risks in a project management page. - Sharing Tips & Tricks:
Callouts can highlight actionable insights, such as writing tips in a blog post. - Showcasing Quotes:
Emphasize memorable quotes in personal journals or presentations.
FAQs
- How do I change the color of the Notion callout block?
Click the callout block, select “Color,” and choose your background and text colors. - Can I add images or lists to a Notion callout block?
Yes, drag and drop images into the block or use list formatting. - How do I make a callout block stand out more?
Use contrasting colors, bold icons, or place it prominently on your page.