What Are Notion Templates? - A Definition
The term “Notion template” has two meanings (there is a third, used for the “template button”, but I am leaving that out because the concept is very similar to definition #2).
- a page built in Notion and offered to the public for free or paid duplication
- a page that is part of a database and can be reused as the standard when creating new entries
In point #1, a Notion template can be as simple or complex as the creator wants it to be—due to the versatility of the tool. Publically duplicable notion templates are made by the Notion team or independent creators. The main source to find Notion templates is the official template directory. In addition, there are many directories developed by independent Notion enthusiasts showcasing templates. Here are some examples:
When you intend to duplicate a Notion template, you will need to click the “Duplicate” button at the top right corner of the Notion page. If you already have a Notion account, the template will become yours in a few seconds and you will be able to use it independently.
If you don’t have a Notion account, you will need to set up one in order to duplicate the template. The word “duplicate” is used in the Notion world to signify “making your own, private copy of a public notion template.” Your private copy will be completely detached from the public template.
You can duplicate the same template as many times as you wish, although there is no reason to do so unless you accidentally “broke” some parts of the template and you don’t know how to restore it.