Notion has introduced a long-awaited feature, adding offline mode to the AI-powered project hub. However, documents don’t just work offline by default.
Instead, Notion has designed offline mode to be, well, a separate mode. It needs to be enabled manually for each document you want to access without an internet connection. For some subscriber tiers, offline mode can apply to certain documents without flipping the toggle, but there are still some parameters to be familiar with in the new system.
Here’s more from Notion’s offline mode tutorial:
All Notion users can view, edit, and create pages offline on the desktop or mobile app. Anyone can download individual pages they need to use offline. On the Plus, Business, and Enterprise plans, Notion also automatically downloads your recent and favorited pages, so they’re ready when you need them.
There’s also a new global toggle for disabling offline mode if you prefer to always work from the cloud:
Notion highlights some best practices and limitations for offline mode.
You can keep writing, planning, or reviewing, then sync changes automatically once you’re back online. Most content works offline, but features that rely on live data, like embeds and forms, won’t be available. Notion’s search has also been adapted for the feature, showing usable pages first while graying out those that require a connection.
Finally, offline mode isn’t just per document. It’s also per device. While this gives you maximum control over local storage, it differs greatly from Craft, an all-in-one workspace that’s designed to work offline by default everywhere.
Learn more about Notion’s new offline mode here. Notion has also been on an app release roll this year, bringing Notion Mail to the Mac and iPhone alongside Notion Calendar.