On any Notion page, you can create a code block to display code so that it's broken out from the rest of your content and formatted by language. We support proper syntax coloring for a number of programing languages. For example, here's a Code block displaying JavaScript:
for (i = 0; i < 5; i++) { text += "The number is " + i + "<br>"; }
Code blocks are useful to demonstrate programing concepts, share code with other developers, or maintain your own library of code snippets. They also make it a breeze to copy any amount of code to your clipboard to use elsewhere.
Add a code blockArrange code blocksWrap your codeCopy code to clipboardComment on a code blockDelete a code blockRelated guides
Add a code block
- Click the
+that appears to the left when you hover over a new line. ChooseCodeand pressenter. Alternatively, type/codeand pressenter.
- With your new code block in place, click inside it to type or paste your code.
Arrange code blocks
- Use drag-and-drop to move code blocks around your page. Hover over the block, then use the
⋮⋮icon that appears as a handle to drag it.
- You can also drag and drop your code blocks into columns.
Wrap your code
To eliminate side scrolling and create a line break at the edge of your code block:
- Hover over the code block and click
•••at the top right or⋮⋮on the left. You can also right click on the block itself.
- Switch on the
Wrap Codeoption.
Copy code to clipboard
- Hover over your code block to reveal the
Copy to Clipboardbutton at the top right.
- Click it, and your code is ready to paste into your editor or wherever you want to share it.
Note: This button is invisible to read-only users.
Comment on a code block
You can leave a comment on a code block, just like any other type of content block:
- Hover over the code block and click
•••at the top right or⋮⋮on the left. You can also right click on the block itself.
- Select
Commentand enter whatever you want to say about the code.
Tip: Tag your workspace collaborators with
@ to notify them of comments intended for them specifically.
Delete a code block
- Hover over your code block and click
•••at the top right or⋮⋮on the left. You can also right click on the block itself.
- Choose
Delete.
Related guides
Something we didn't cover?
Message us in the app by clicking
? at the bottom right on desktop (or in your sidebar on mobile). Or email us at team@makenotion.com ✌️