How to Create Lists in Notion: List View, Bulleted, Numbered, To-Do, and Toggle Lists

Notion’s list functionalities are tools for organizing tasks, ideas, and projects.

Types of Lists in Notion

Below are the types of lists that you can make in Notion:

1. List Views: Helps you structure data in a list, which is convenient for managing large information sets.
2. Bulleted Lists: Allows you to brainstorm or list unordered items.
3. Numbered Lists: Enables you to make ordered sequences, like steps or priorities.
4. To-Do Lists: Let’s you make task tracking, with checkboxes for completion.
5. Toggle Lists: Allows you to collapse and expand content for hierarchical organization.

How to Create a List View in Notion

To create a list view in Notion, follow the steps below:

1. Create a Database: Start by creating a new database on your page and select “List” as the type.
2. Customize Columns: Add or remove columns like status, date, or tags.
3. Add Items: Populate the list with your data, where each row represents an item.
4. Sort and Filter: Organize your list using sorting and filtering options to meet your needs.

How to Create a Bulleted List in Notion

Below are the steps of making bulleted lists in Notion:

1. Open Notion: Navigate to the page where you want to create your list.
2. Add a Bulleted List: Click “+” or type /bulleted list to insert the block.
3. Enter Items: Start typing your list items. Use the Tab key to indent and create nested lists.

How to Create a Numbered List in Notion

To create a numbered list in Notion, follow the steps below:

1. Open Notion: Go to the page for your numbered list.
2. Add a Numbered List: Click “+” or type /numbered list to insert the block.
3. Enter Items: Notion will automatically number the items. Drag and drop to rearrange, and the list will renumber.

How to Create a To-Do List in Notion

To create a to-do list in Notion, follow the steps below:

1. Open Notion: Navigate to the page for your to-do list.
2. Add a To-Do List: Type /to-do to insert the block.
3. Enter Tasks: Each task will have a checkbox. Click to mark tasks as done, and reorder as needed.

How to Create a Toggle List in Notion

To create a toggle list in Notion, follow the steps below:

1. Open Notion: Head to the page where you want the toggle list.
2. Add a Toggle List: Type /toggle to create the block.
3. Enter Items: Add text, images, or other blocks. Click the arrow to collapse or expand content, and nest toggles for detailed organization.