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How to Embed Airtable in Notion: Database Power Combo

Alex Thompson
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Why Combine Both?

Airtable Strengths

  • Advanced formulas

  • Powerful automations

  • Extensive integrations

  • Complex relationships
  • Notion Strengths

  • Documentation

  • Wiki structure

  • Page flexibility

  • Team workspace
  • Together

    Best of both worlds - Airtable data with Notion context.

    Embedding Guide

    In Airtable:

  • Open your base/view

  • Click "Share"

  • Enable "Share view publicly"

  • Copy the shared link
  • Step 2: Embed in Notion

  • Open Notion page

  • Type /embed

  • Paste Airtable URL

  • Click "Embed link"
  • Alternative: Embed Code

  • In Airtable, Share → "Embed in website"

  • Copy the embed code URL

  • Use in Notion embed block
  • Views and Forms

    Embedding Views

    Any view type embeds:

  • Grid view

  • Kanban view

  • Calendar view

  • Gallery view

  • Form view
  • Embedding Forms

    Airtable forms work great:

  • Create form in Airtable

  • Share the form link

  • Embed in Notion

  • Submissions go to Airtable
  • Use Cases

    Project Dashboard

    <h1 id="project-overview">Project Overview</h1>

    <h2 id="project-context">Project Context</h2>
    [Notion documentation]

    <h2 id="project-data">Project Data</h2>
    [Embedded Airtable: Project database]

    <h2 id="roadmap">Roadmap</h2>
    [Embedded Airtable: Timeline view]

    CRM with Documentation

    <h1 id="client-acme-corp">Client: Acme Corp</h1>

    <h2 id="account-overview">Account Overview</h2>
    [Notion notes]

    <h2 id="contact-database">Contact Database</h2>
    [Embedded Airtable: CRM filtered view]

    <h2 id="communication-log">Communication Log</h2>
    [Embedded Airtable: Timeline]

    Inventory Management

    <h1 id="inventory-system">Inventory System</h1>

    <h2 id="procedures">Procedures</h2>
    [Notion documentation]

    <h2 id="current-stock">Current Stock</h2>
    [Embedded Airtable: Inventory grid]

    <h2 id="low-stock-alerts">Low Stock Alerts</h2>
    [Embedded Airtable: Filtered view]

    Best Practices

    Performance

  • Embed specific views, not full bases

  • Filter to necessary records

  • Limit visible fields
  • Sync

  • Airtable updates appear in Notion

  • No manual refresh needed
  • Enhancement

    Notion Embed improves Airtable embeds:

  • Better styling

  • Faster loading

  • Mobile optimization
  • FAQ

    Can I edit Airtable from Notion?

    The embed is view-only. Clicking opens Airtable for editing.

    Do changes sync?

    Yes, Airtable changes appear in the Notion embed automatically.

    Can I embed a private base?

    You need to create a shared view. Full private base embedding isn't possible.

    Conclusion

    Embedding Airtable in Notion combines database power with documentation:

  • Share your view in Airtable

  • Embed in Notion with the link

  • Use Notion Embed for better display
  • Get the best of both tools!

    Enhance your Airtable embeds →

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    Alex Thompson

    Content Creator at Notion Embed. Passionate about helping people share their knowledge with the world.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Can I edit Airtable from Notion?

    The embed is view-only. Clicking opens Airtable for editing.

    Do changes sync?

    Yes, Airtable changes appear in the Notion embed automatically.

    Can I embed a private base?

    You need to create a shared view. Full private base embedding isn't possible.

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