{"id":24849,"date":"2025-06-20T16:03:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T13:03:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/?p=24849"},"modified":"2025-12-20T18:36:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-20T15:36:37","slug":"notion-project-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/notion-project-management\/","title":{"rendered":"Notion Project Management: Effective Techniques to Optimize Your Team\u2019s Workflow"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Notion isn\u2019t just for note-taking<\/strong>\u2014it can replace your entire project management setup. Use it to <strong>plan projects, assign tasks, track progress,<\/strong> and <strong>collaborate<\/strong>\u2014all in one place, whether you&#8217;re a small team or a growing business. This guide covers <strong>Notion\u2019s top project management features<\/strong>, how to use them, and how it stacks up to other <strong>popular PM tools<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#f6f5f4;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/conversion-block-vertical-Notion@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button {\n\tborder-color:#000000;\n\tbackground-color:#000000;\n\tcolor:#FFFFFF;\n\tbox-shadow:0 3px 10px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.51), inset 0 3px 20px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:hover, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active, #everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active:hover {\n\tbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\n\tcolor:#000000;\n\tbox-shadow:button_hover_shadow;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button:active {\n\ttransform:translateY(2px);\n}\n@media (max-width: 480px) {#everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9 {background-image: initial;}}<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner-container\">\n\t<div id=\"everhour-advanced-banner-block_6426fdc64c4f9\" class=\"everhour-advanced-banner banner-style-vertical banner-position-right button-style-lash\">\n\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Integrate Everhour <br>  with Notion. <br> Achieve more with <br>  fewer clicks.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/notion-time-tracking?utm_source=blog-article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=integration-vertical\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s Free to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g fill=\"none\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"><g fill=\"#000000\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path d=\"M210.6 174.792c.347-.21.627.01.936.16 2.852 1.383 5.205 3.413 7.392 5.661.503.517.904 1.096 1.072 1.824.087.377.478.73.018 1.109-.505.415-.922.106-1.316-.187-1.238-.919-2.465-1.852-3.697-2.78-.876-.65-1.73-1.328-2.62-1.957-1.034-.73-2.005-1.461-1.93-2.933.015-.316-.248-.659.145-.897zm1.924-13.103c-.114-.65.046-.87.645-.79 3.098.413 6.23.233 9.334.553 1.429.147 2.838.361 4.07 1.172.369.257.648.59.912.936l.314.418.161.207c.246.306.389.543.17.886-.213.332-.474.575-.923.496-.777-.137-1.555-.281-2.338-.375-3.02-.362-6.049-.672-9.066-1.069-1.503-.197-2.948-.543-3.28-2.434zm11.358-19.193c1.025-.282 1.41.91 2.285 1.01.124.015.026.336-.063.507-.151.292-.468.495-.48.92.335.106.513-.038.696-.166.201-.14.382-.48.657-.235.265.235.122.585-.02.838-.163.287-.389.552-.629.783-.895.866-2.051 1.083-3.221 1.184-3.752.325-7.514.457-11.277.569-1.811.054-1.924-.038-2.602-1.613-.66-1.53-.66-1.531 1.053-1.838.296-.053.595-.09.892-.147 1.402-.268 2.82-.432 4.24-.573l1.706-.165c2.274-.218 4.544-.464 6.763-1.074z\" transform=\"translate(-208 -142)\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/g><\/g><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcda Notion Project Management: Key Features &amp; Basics Explained<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New to Notion? It might look overwhelming at first, but it\u2019s actually intuitive and flexible. With tons of <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-notion-aesthetic-templates\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">aesthetic Notion templates<\/a>, handy <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/notion-weekly-planner\/\" target=\"_blank\">weekly planners<\/a>, useful <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/best-widgets-for-notion\/\" target=\"_blank\">widgets<\/a>, smart <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/notion-integrations\/\" target=\"_blank\">integrations<\/a>, and time-saving <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/notion-shortcuts\/\" target=\"_blank\">shortcuts<\/a>, you\u2019ll feel at home fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before diving into Notion project management, let\u2019s cover the basics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Blocks<\/li><li>Pages<\/li><li>Databases<\/li><li>Templates<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blocks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"866\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ezgif-5-81f8a0bda6.jpg\" alt=\"how to use notion: a complete 2022 guide\" class=\"wp-image-24785\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ezgif-5-81f8a0bda6.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ezgif-5-81f8a0bda6-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ezgif-5-81f8a0bda6-768x650.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blocks are the building blocks of Notion.<\/strong>&nbsp;Everything you create\u2014whether it\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>text, images, to-do lists, or tables<\/strong>\u2014exists as a&nbsp;<strong>block<\/strong>&nbsp;that you can move, edit, and customize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/en-US.jpg\" alt=\"how to use notion: a complete 2022 guide\" class=\"wp-image-24787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/en-US.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/en-US-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/en-US-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pages are the basis of organization in Notion, and each one is a fresh canvas that can contain whatever content type you need. You can also create subpages\u2014pages within pages\u2014to create a logical structure and keep better track of where everything is. Additionally, as you&#8217;ll learn more about soon, every item in your Notion database also has its own dedicated page where you can include more detailed information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Database<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Databases.jpg\" alt=\"notion project management\" class=\"wp-image-25086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Databases.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Databases-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Databases-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Databases are where Notion project management shines. They act like smart filing cabinets\u2014organizing pages into a clear structure so you can see relationships and find info fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each database item is its own page, so you can open it for more details. Add properties, then filter, sort, and move databases just like any other page.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part? You can view your data in six ways\u2014table, list, board, calendar, gallery, or timeline\u2014and switch views with one click.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t#everhour-advanced-banner-block_67ab34cc20563 {\n\ttext-align:left;\n\tbackground-color:#f6f5f4;\n\tbackground-position:right bottom;\n\tbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\n\tbackground-size:contain;\n\tbackground-image: url(https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/conversion-block-notion@2x.png);\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_67ab34cc20563 .everhour-advanced-banner__title {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_67ab34cc20563 .everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle {\n\tcolor:#333333;\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_67ab34cc20563 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta {\n\ttext-align:left;\n}\n#everhour-advanced-banner-block_67ab34cc20563 .everhour-advanced-banner__cta .button 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class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__title\">Track time, stay on budget, analyze reports and automate payroll.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__subtitle\">\u2714\ufe0f Works natively inside Notion<br>\u2714\ufe0f Know where your team\u2019s time is going <br>\u2714\ufe0f Keep projects on budget<br>\u2714\ufe0f Increase transparency<br>\u2714\ufe0f Make your workflow more efficient<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"everhour-advanced-banner__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/notion-time-tracking?utm_source=blog-article&#038;utm_medium=banner&#038;utm_campaign=integration-horizontal\" class=\"button button--lg button--solid action-button\" type=\"button\" target=\"_blank\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tIt&#039;s FREE to try!\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"21\" height=\"42\" viewBox=\"0 0 21 42\"><g 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sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating a page in Notion, you can either start fresh or work with an existing template. These templates are optimized for specific tasks and even come with instructions on how to use them. Notion has a vast template gallery, populated by both the Notion team and the wider Notion community. So, whatever you need, whether it&#8217;s a roadmap or task manager, you can be sure that a template for it probably already exists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83e\udd14 How to Use Notion for Project Management<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the key features of good <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/14-best-project-management-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a> include project planning, task management, collaboration, and time tracking. You can do all of this and more in Notion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Since Notion also allows you to build your own tools, you can fully customize it to meet your specific needs.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll show you how you can use Notion\u2019s features throughout the various <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/what-are-the-5-phases-of-a-project\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stages of project<\/a> management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udcca Project planning in Notion: templates &amp; best practices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To <strong>plan a project successfully<\/strong> in Notion, you need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Clear goals &amp; objectives<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A structured project timeline<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Organized resources for your team<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how to <strong>optimize project planning with Notion<\/strong> at every step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Set goals and objectives with Notion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Use Notion\u2019s board database to create visual goal cards, or keep it simple with toggle lists. Prefer to skip the setup? Pick a ready-made goal template and start immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/en-US.gif\" alt=\"notion project management\" class=\"wp-image-25138\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Create a project timeline with Notion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The new <a href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/project-timeline\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Timeline View<\/a> works like a Gantt chart but offers more flexibility. Zoom in or out by hour, day, week, or year. Rearranging tasks is as easy as drag-and-drop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-3-9212a1e67e.jpg\" alt=\"how to set up your notion project management system\" class=\"wp-image-25146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-3-9212a1e67e.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-3-9212a1e67e-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-3-9212a1e67e-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udcda Gather resources with Notion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Build a team library with Notion\u2019s flexible structure. You can organize pages however you like, nest them deeply, and include any content\u2014text, video, audio, or files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"928\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Images__files___media_-_hero.jpg\" alt=\"how to set up your notion project management system\" class=\"wp-image-25386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Images__files___media_-_hero.jpg 928w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Images__files___media_-_hero-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/Images__files___media_-_hero-768x439.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 928px) 100vw, 928px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Add tags and connect pages by linking them. You can also embed web links and previews\u2014so your team never has to leave Notion to access resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83e\udd39\u200d\u2640\ufe0f Managing tasks in Notion: master task database<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Use&nbsp;<strong>Notion task management<\/strong>&nbsp;to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Create a master task database<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Assign and prioritize tasks easily<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Track team progress visually (Kanban, Timeline, List views)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>how to build an effective task manager<\/strong>&nbsp;in Notion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Create a master task database in Notion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion task management starts by creating a central task database where all your tasks will live. At the most basic, this database will include the task name, assignee, project, and status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to make a master task database from scratch using Notion\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cuENPvhC0G4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Building your task manager this way lets you switch between views (like Kanban, list, or calendar) and filter tasks by project, status, or assignee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assign and prioritize tasks with Notion<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion databases use properties to define the type of content in each column. These let you track, assign, and prioritize tasks effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-4-64999d6010.jpg\" alt=\"how to set up your notion project management system\" class=\"wp-image-25387\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-4-64999d6010.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-4-64999d6010-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/ezgif-4-64999d6010-768x480.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the \u201cperson\u201d property type to assign tasks, \u201cselect\u201d to track priority or status, and \u201cdate\u201d to set deadlines. 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For tasks that need follow-up, set reminders to get notified later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udc9a Best Notion Time Tracking Integration: Using Everhour<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/notion-time-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\">Notion time tracking<\/a> helps you estimate how long it will take to complete a project, evaluate member performance, and spot any inefficiencies in your current workflow. You can keep track of how long it takes to complete tasks by integrating Everhour into Notion. Everhour\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/integrations\/notion-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\">Notion time tracking integration<\/a> is quick and easy to set up and automatically syncs with all your projects so that you can start tracking time immediately.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large no-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"661\" src=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration.jpg\" alt=\"notion integrations:\" class=\"wp-image-23776\" srcset=\"https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/everhour.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/notion-everhour-integration-768x496.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use the Everhour integration for tracking project time by either using the time tracker or logging time manually. 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