Make Flowcharts with Notion AI

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Rames Quinerie
September 17, 2024

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In this week’s issue of 3-2-1:

  • Mermaid Charts with Notion AI

  • Customize Page from Property Context Menu

  • Notion For Startups

  • Notion Formulas by Nick Janes

  • Setup & Permissions for Agency

  • Notion x Toyota

Hey — it's Rames

I've been on a quest for authenticity lately. Maybe it's because my Notion templates business doesn't allow for much of it (and maybe this is a story I'm telling myself 😉).

But I've been wanting to start a project that could allow for more authenticity. And I think it will be… continue reading

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3 Tips

1/ Mermaid Charts with Notion AI

OK, Notion Charts is now here. But before Notion Charts, there were Mermaid Charts.

Mermaid charts are a way to create diagrams and visualizations using a simple text-based syntax, allowing users to easily generate flowcharts.

Notion AI now offers the possibility to create a Mermaid Chart super easily!

Here I prompted: “Webapp ideation process” and here’s what I got ↓

(big up to Alejandra for spotting this new feature 🥳)


2/ Customize Page from Property Context Menu


3/ Notion For Startups

Notion for Startups is a tailored program by Notion that provides early-stage companies with free access to Notion's all-in-one workspace platform, alongside a suite of resources designed to help startups organize, plan, and scale efficiently.

You’ll get 6 months free with unlimited AI, meaning over $6,000 in savings!

You’re eligible if

You must be a non-paying Notion customer, with less than 50 employees and under $10M in funding from an accredited investor.

2 Resources

1/ Notion Formulas by Nick Janes

Want to dive deeper into Notion formulas? Follow Nick Janes' new project, Notion Formulas, and get access to a growing library of tips and tricks.

Formula of the Week: Each week, we introduce a new, carefully crafted formula. From simple calculations to complex logic, our formulas are designed to inspire and educate users of all levels.

Currently available:

  • Format Numbers with Commas & Currency

  • Next Meeting based on Relation

  • Number Rating to Stars

& more!


2/ Setup & Permissions for Agency

If you’re setting up your agency (or other type of small business on Notion), you might want to give this a read.

Stefan’s question was

I need advice: If we have 5 employees in the agency, and for example we want two to see all the data in Notion, and the others to have access only to tasks and projects, what is the safest way to do it? We use the Plus plan

Here’s Ben’s detailed answer

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