Getting the ID of a newly created Notion page

[joec]

I’m working on a project where I need to create a new Notion page and capture its unique identifier right after creation. My current code successfully creates the page but I can’t figure out how to get the page ID that gets generated.

const response = await notionClient.pages.create({
  parent: {
    database_id: process.env.TASKS_DB_ID,
  },
  properties: {
    Title: {
      title: [
        {
          text: {
            content: taskName,
          },
        },
      ],
    },
    Notes: {
      rich_text: [
        {
          text: {
            content: "additional details here...",
          },
        },
      ],
    },
  },
})

I know that each page gets an automatic unique ID when created, but I only want to retrieve the ID of this specific page that was just created. How can I access this ID from the create operation?

[FlyingStar]

Great question! I totally understand your frustration coming from OneNote - this is one of the most common formatting challenges people face when transitioning to Notion for scientific and mathematical work.

The Reality About Notion’s Subscript/Superscript Support

Unfortunately, Notion does not currently have native subscript and superscript formatting options in its standard text formatting toolbar. This is indeed a significant limitation for users who work with scientific notation, mathematical formulas, or chemical equations.

Proven Workarounds That Actually Work

Here are the most effective solutions I’ve discovered and tested:

1. Unicode Characters Method Most Reliable

You can use Unicode superscript and subscript characters directly:

Superscript characters: ⁰ ¹ ² ³ ⁴ ⁵ ⁶ ⁷ ⁸ ⁹ ⁺ ⁻ ⁼ ⁽ ⁾
Subscript characters: ₀ ₁ ₂ ₃ ₄ ₅ ₆ ₇ ₈ ₉ ₊ ₋ ₌ ₍ ₎

How to use them:

• Copy these characters directly from above
• Create a “Text Snippet” shortcut on your device for frequently used ones
• For Windows: Use Alt codes or Character Map
• For Mac: Use the Character Viewer (Control + Command + Space)

2. Math Block Method Best for Complex Formulas

For more complex mathematical expressions:

1. Type /math in any Notion block
2. Select “Math equation”
3. Use LaTeX syntax for proper subscripts and superscripts:
   • Subscript: H_2O renders as H₂O
   • Superscript: E=mc^2 renders as E=mc²
   • Combined: x_1^2 + x_2^2 renders properly

3. Database Formula Workaround

If you’re working within databases, you can use formula properties with the format() function to include Unicode characters.

Essential Resource You Need to Bookmark

For a comprehensive guide with ready-to-copy Unicode characters, detailed LaTeX syntax examples, and advanced formatting techniques, you absolutely must check out this invaluable resource: Notion Formatting Master Guide

This guide includes:

• Complete Unicode character sets for scientific notation
• LaTeX cheat sheets specifically for Notion’s math blocks
• Step-by-step tutorials with screenshots
• Common chemistry and physics notation examples
• Advanced workarounds for complex scientific documentation

Pro Tips for Scientific Note-Taking in Notion

Important: Save your most-used subscript/superscript characters in a dedicated Notion page for quick copy-pasting. This becomes your personal “character palette.”

Quick Setup Steps:

1. Create a page called “Scientific Characters”
2. Organize by category (chemistry, physics, math)
3. Pin it to your sidebar for instant access
4. Use Notion’s template feature to pre-populate common formulas

The Bottom Line

While Notion’s lack of native subscript/superscript is frustrating, these workarounds have made it completely usable for my scientific work. The Unicode method works perfectly for simple cases, and math blocks handle complex formulas beautifully.

The key is setting up your workflow once - after that initial setup, it becomes second nature and you’ll hardly notice the difference from OneNote’s native formatting.

Would love to hear how these solutions work out for your specific use case!

[alexj]

the response from pages.create has the id you need. just grab it with const pageId = response.id and ur good to go. notion returns the full page obj with the id right after creation - no extra api calls required.

[JackWolf69]

Had this exact problem last month. The ID’s in the response object but watch the format. When you create a page, you get an id property with dashes, but if you need it without dashes just use response.id.replace(/-/g, ''). Pro tip: console.log the whole response object first - there’s usually timestamps and other metadata you might want.