How to Restart the Notion Application

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Notion is a powerful productivity tool that allows individuals and teams to organize their work and ideas in one place. Like any software, it can sometimes experience glitches or performance slowdowns. Restarting Notion refreshes the application and often resolves these issues. This guide explains several methods to restart Notion on different platforms using the latest features and best practices.

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Restarting Notion on Windows

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If you are using Notion on a Windows PC, try one of these methods:

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1. Restart via System Tray  

   Locate the Notion icon in the system tray at the bottom right corner of your taskbar. Right-click the icon and select Quit to close the application. Then, reopen Notion from your Start menu or desktop shortcut.

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1. Task Manager  

   If the system tray method isn’t available or the icon is missing, press Ctrl + Shift + Esc to open the Task Manager. In the "Processes" or "Details" tab, find Notion, right-click it, and choose End Task. After closing the application, relaunch Notion as usual.

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Restarting Notion on macOS

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macOS users can restart Notion following these steps:

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1. Using the Dock or Finder  

   Find the Notion icon in your Dock or Applications folder. Right-click the icon and select Quit. Then, click the icon again to reopen the app.

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1. Activity Monitor  

   If you’re unable to quit Notion via the Dock, open Activity Monitor from Applications > Utilities. Locate Notion in the processes list, select it, and click the X button in the toolbar. Confirm the action and then restart Notion normally.

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Restarting Notion on iOS

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For iPhone and iPad users, restarting Notion is simple:

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1. Using the App Switcher  

   Double-click the Home button or swipe up from the bottom (on models without a Home button) to open the App Switcher. Locate the Notion window and swipe it up to force-close the app. Relaunch Notion from your Home screen.

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1. Restart the Device  

   If the app continues to misbehave, restart your device. Press and hold the power button (or the top/side button, depending on your model) until the power off slider appears. Slide to power off, then press and hold the power button again to turn your device back on. This refreshes system processes including Notion.

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Restarting Notion on Android

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Android users can restart Notion using the following methods:

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1. Using the Recent Apps Screen  

   Tap the square or recent apps button (usually at the bottom of the screen) to view open apps. Swipe away the Notion window or tap the close button to force it to shut down. Open Notion again from your app drawer or Home screen.

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1. Restart the Device  

   If force-closing the app does not resolve the issue, press and hold the power button until the options menu appears and tap Restart (or Reboot). Once the device has restarted, open Notion to enjoy a fresh session.

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Restarting Notion can resolve minor glitches and performance issues. Always remember to save your work before restarting to avoid any data loss. Enjoy a smoother experience with Notion!