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Notion Use-Case: How To Use Back Links Inside An Inline Template

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The back link syntax in Notion creates a window into a document’s hierarchy, of which can be useful for navigation. I want to show you why this syntax is useful via a use-case that nests a back link connection inside an inline template.

What Is An Inline Template?

The template function allows the user to duplicate blocks in Notion via a button that can be customized, as shown below. (trigger: /template)

  • You can configure both the name of the button (top) and the block to duplicate (bottom).

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Implement Back Links Inside A Template Button Configuration

  • Insert new page inside template (trigger: /page)

  • Navigate inside this new page and link to another page anywhere in the body.

  • Close …

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What The Back Links Look Like

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Back links are added to a list (from newest addition at the top to earliest at the bottom).

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Also, you can drag and drop documents into other pages. In this example, I have “Archive” and “Delegate.”

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