As experts in Notion, we have to agree with users when they say Notion doesn’t feel like a dedicated note-taking app. They are somewhat correct.
The truth is that Notion is much more than that, and its flexibility is what initially can discourage you when you try to use it just as a note-taking app. Because Notion can offer more features and freedom than other note-taking apps.
To help you take your first steps, we want to share the five best note-taking templates so you can start quickly and smoothly (for free!).
The best note-taking templates for Notion: Quick look
| Template | Author | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Notes | Vicky Chris | Beginner friendly |
| Knowledge vaults | shiny0x23 | Storage of all types of notes |
| Ideas | The AWA Experiment | Useful iPhone widget |
| Simple Notes Board | InFlow Digital | Sticky notes |
| Minimalist Atomic Notes | indramdhani | Bite-sized knowledge |
1. Notes
👤 Author: Vicky Chris
⭐ Highlight: Beginner friendly
The Notes template by Vicky Chris offers a fantastic way to start taking notes on Notion from scratch. Notes are sorted into notebooks so that each note related to a specific topic stays in the same place for your convenience. This template is like having several digital Post-it notes that can be easily edited, categorized, pinned, and archived.
2. Knowledge vaults
👤 Author: shiny0x23
⭐ Highlight: Storage of all types of notes
If you need more than a simple note-taking system with Post-its or to-do lists, you might like Knowledge vaults. This template is a personal gallery where you can add any text notes and media, visually organized with colors for easier reference. Additionally, each element features a learning progress bar and a completion tracker, making it perfect for students learning various topics and anyone interested in learning and personal growth.
3. Ideas
👤 Author: The AWA Experiment
⭐ Highlight: Useful iPhone widget
As the name implies, Ideas offers a quick way to add your ideas, divided into progress, categories, and any other property you want to classify them into. It’s worth noting that the template has a handy iPhone widget to quickly write down your thoughts, just like other popular note-taking apps.
4. Simple Notes Board
👤 Author: InFlow Digital
⭐ Highlight: Sticky notes
Sticky notes always work! The Simple Notes Board template makes it easy to add color-coded sticky notes for different topics or parts of your life. The Quick Notes section is perfect for jotting down thoughts in seconds. You can then archive the notes for future use. Simple and truly useful.
5. Minimalist Atomic Notes
👤 Author: indramdhani
⭐ Highlight: Bite-sized knowledge
Having too many disconnected or overly large notes can have the opposite effect of what we want. To prevent this, Minimalistic Atomic Notes breaks down complex topics into smaller, easier-to-understand notes. Tag your notes, connect them effectively, and start understanding your thoughts much better.
Conclusion
By using one of these templates, you’ll be able to quickly start taking notes in a powerful productivity tool like Notion. Keep in mind that Notion offers tons of customization options, and you can add, edit, and delete almost any property and view. Play with the app until you’ve built your perfect system!
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