Definition

A Parent Page in Notion is a page that holds one or more nested pages within it. It serves as a container or folder to group related content, notes, databases, or other pages under a single umbrella. By nesting pages, you create a clear structure and hierarchy, making complex projects easier to manage and navigate. Pages can be moved, renamed, or reorganized under different parent pages at any time. This flexibility allows teams and individuals to adapt their workspace as priorities change, keeping content logically grouped and easily accessible.

Usage & Context

You use a Parent Page whenever you create a new page and choose to nest it under an existing page. In the sidebar, drag any page onto another to make it a subpage, automatically assigning the latter as its parent. The parent-child relationship appears in breadcrumbs at the top, helping you trace your location within a deep hierarchy. Parent Pages also influence permissions and sharing: if you share a parent page with collaborators, all subpages inherit those access rights unless set otherwise. Use parent pages to organize meeting notes, project sprints, knowledge bases, or any collection of related documents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change a page's parent page?: In the sidebar, click and drag the page you want to move onto the new parent page. You can also open the page menu (•••), select "Move to", and choose the target parent.
Can I have multiple levels of nested pages?: Yes. Notion supports unlimited nesting levels, so you can create a deep hierarchy of parent and subpages to reflect any organizational structure.
Do subpages inherit permissions from the parent page?: By default, subpages inherit sharing and permissions from their parent. You can override this by adjusting the subpage’s share settings independently.
Will moving a parent page affect its subpages?: Moving a parent page in the sidebar moves all its subpages along with it, preserving the nested structure and any applied permissions.
How do breadcrumbs relate to parent pages?: Breadcrumbs display the trail of parent pages above the current page, giving context to your location and allowing quick navigation back up the hierarchy.

Benefits

Using Parent Pages lets you build a clear, scalable structure in Notion, reducing clutter and making information easier to locate. It also streamlines collaboration by grouping related content and aligning permissions across projects.

Related Terms

Breadcrumb

Core Concepts+1

A navigation trail at the top of a Notion page that shows its position in your workspace hierarchy. Click segments to jump between parent and child pages.

Page

Core Concepts+2

A Page in Notion is a flexible, modular workspace for organizing text, media, databases, and sub-pages. It serves as the primary building block for structuring your workspace.

Link to Page

Blocks & Formatting+2

A block that links to an existing Notion page, enabling seamless navigation and interconnected content across your workspace.

Page Mention

Blocks & Formatting+2

An inline reference to another Notion page using the @ symbol, creating dynamic links that update with the page title and enable quick navigation.

Sub-page

Core Concepts+2

A sub-page is a page nested within another page in Notion, providing hierarchical organization and streamlined navigation for complex content.

Conclusion

Parent Pages are fundamental to structuring content in Notion, offering both organizational clarity and flexible navigation. By leveraging parent-child relationships, you can map out complex workflows, maintain order, and scale your workspace as projects grow.

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