Navigating with the sidebar

Notion's sidebar has all the tools you need to organize your pages, add templates, access settings & more.

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Notion's sidebar is your navigation hub for all things Notion.
- You can hide it anytime for a more focused workspace. Just click on the arrows pointing left.
- The sidebar is your go-to for accessing pages, divided into Teamspaces, Shared, and
  Private sections.
Your can easily add pages to the Favorites section for quick access.
Teamspaces keep all the important notes, docs, and tasks for different teams in one place.
The Shared section is where you'll find pages shared with you or by you.
The Private section is your secret hideout for brainstorming, planning, or just thinking.
If you’re searching for a page, use the Search feature in the sidebar.
Stay updated with Inbox - it tells you when you're mentioned or invited to view a page.

"Updates" is now "Inbox"

We're always working to improve your Notion experience. Recently, the "Updates" menu in the sidebar changed to "Inbox." This new experience has a better look and feel, and improved workflows for triaging notifications. Happy collaborating!

Adjust your workspace settings and customize your Notion experience in Settings and Members.
Quickly add a new page by clicking on the New page button.
The Trash section is your recycle bin, where you can recover deleted content.
Navigate, join, and create Teamspaces all from the comfort of your sidebar.
- And remember, you can freely reorder Teamspaces in your sidebar to suit your preference.
To switch to another workspace, just click on your workspace name and choose the one you need.
In short, the Notion sidebar is here to help you save time, and focus on what matters most.