Creating Clickable Links with Notion Formulas

This article provides a step-by-step guide on how to generate clickable links using Notion formulas. Learn the correct syntax to easily create and navigate URL links within your Notion workspace.

Published August 29, 2025

Overview

Notion formulas allow users to create clickable links, making it easier to construct and navigate URLs. This feature simplifies the process of linking to websites or documents directly within Notion.

Generating Clickable Links

To generate a clickable link in Notion using formulas, the correct URL syntax must be used. Below is the basic format for creating a clickable link:

format("Link Text")

Steps to Create a Clickable Link

1. Open Notion and navigate to the page where the formula will be added.
2. Add a new property to your database or page by selecting a formula type.
3. Input the formula using the correct syntax as shown above. Replace Link Text with the text you want to display and https://www.example.com with your desired URL.
4. Save the changes. The text will now appear as a clickable link.

Example

For instance, to create a link to Google:

format("Google")

This will display as Google and will be clickable.

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By following these steps, users can effectively generate clickable links in Notion, enhancing their organizational capabilities.