# Add to Calendar, Multi-select Toolbar, /Assign, Template Add-ons

> Hi Taskaders 🎉 We've worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here's what's new: this 2022 update added "add to calendar," a multi-select toolbar, and template assignment add-ons. Today, Automations handle calendar sync, bulk operations, and template provisioning automatically — and AI Agent teams auto-assign work across projects in your Taskade Genesis workspace.

- Source: https://www.taskade.com/blog/add-to-calendar-multi-select-toolbar-assign-template-add-ons
- Published: 2022-09-28
- Updated: 2026-04-07
- Author: John Xie

Hi Taskaders  🎉

We've worked hard to make Taskade work better for you! Here's what's new:

> **TL;DR:** This September 2022 update brought one-click "Add to Calendar," a Multi-Select Toolbar for bulk operations, the `/assign` slash command, and Template Add-ons that preserved attachments and due dates. Today, [Automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate) handle calendar sync and bulk provisioning automatically, [AI Agents v2](https://www.taskade.com/agents) auto-assign work across projects, and you can spin up a fully-configured workspace in seconds with [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create).

```text
┌─────────────── Multi-Select Toolbar (2022) ───────────────┐
│  ☑ task  ☑ task  ☑ task                                   │
│  ─────────────────────────────────────                    │
│  [ format ] [ /assign ] [ due ] [ ✓ ] [ 🗓 add to cal ]   │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
                          │
                          ▼  2026
┌─────────────── Agent + Automation Bulk (2026) ────────────┐
│  Selection ─► AI command ─► Automation ─► Calendar sync   │
│              ─► Agent auto-assign ─► Notify members       │
└────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
```

| Bulk ops | 2022 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add to calendar | Insert a task on a date in [Calendar view](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/calendar-view) | Same + [schedule trigger](https://www.taskade.com/learn/automation/schedule) auto-creates tasks |
| Multi-select toolbar | New bulk-action bar | [Multi-select bulk operations](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/bulk-assign) + AI bulk commands |
| /assign slash | Assign via slash | Same + agent auto-assignment via [Automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate) |
| Template add-ons | New per-template extras | Curated [templates](https://www.taskade.com/templates) + [Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create) prompt-to-app |

```mermaid
sequenceDiagram
    actor User
    participant Toolbar
    participant Tasks
    participant Calendar
    User->>Toolbar: select multiple tasks (2022)
    Toolbar->>Tasks: bulk action
    Tasks->>Calendar: add to date
    Note over Toolbar,Calendar: 2026 — same UX, plus agents act on bulk selection
```

## ****************************⚡️ Add to Calendar****************************

You can now add tasks with due dates in the global [Calendar View](https://www.taskade.com/calendar). Open your Workspace or Folder, select the calendar icon 🗓 from the navigation menu on the left, and click the day where you want to add your task. [Learn more](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/calendar-view).

![calendar add tasks](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/calendar-add-tasks-1024x735.png)

calendar add tasks

## **********⚡️ Multi-select Toolbar**********

Edit Projects faster with the new Multi-Select Toolbar. Format blocks, add due dates, assign items, and check off multiple tasks with a single click. [Learn more](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/bulk-assign).

![multiselect bulk toolbar](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/multiselect-bulk-toolbar-1024x735.png)

multiselect bulk toolbar

## **********⚡️ /Assign in Slash Command**********

You can now assign tasks by simply typing **/assign** and selecting a member. The assignee will be notified instantly that there’s a task waiting for them. [Learn more](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/assign-task).

![slash command assign](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/slash-command-assign-1024x735.png)

slash command assign

## **********⚡️ Template Add-ons**********

Our all-new Project Templates introduce an Add-ons support. Speed up repetitive [workflows](https://www.taskade.com/wiki/agile/workflow) with attachments, due dates, and more. Projects created from templates will retain all add-ons and attachments.  [Learn more](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/use-templates).

![template addons](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/blog/template-addons-1024x735.png)

template addons

## ************🎉 Other Improvements************

- [Taskade for Mobile](https://www.taskade.com/downloads):
    - New: Multi-select formatting
    
    - New: Quick capture offline support
    
    - Improved: Offline project view workflows

- New: Updated and fully redesigned [Integrations page](https://www.taskade.com/settings/integrations)

- New: Enabled Add-ons menu in Custom Templates editor

- Zapier: Add start and end date in Zapier (“Create Task” action)

- New: Assign anyone using the **/slash** command

- Fix: Display Comment icon and tooltip when disabled in Project Settings

- Fix: Show Chat icon and tooltip when disabled in Project Settings

- Fix: Completed projects show up in the Cmd/Ctrl + K menu

- Fix: Lower CPU usage in web and desktop apps

- Fix: Project field in Zapier now loads all Projects when searching

- Fix: Add Task in the Board view now copies the last node formatting

- Fix: Return focus back on the editor after Drag Menu is closed

- Fix: Notifications are disabled by default for Template Add-ons

- Fix: Template tasks are hidden from My Tasks and Global Calendar

- Fix: Notifications distinguish between Workspace and Folder

- Fix: Added support for longer Project tags

- Fix: Various performance improvements and bug fixes

Thanks again for supporting Taskade, and as always, don’t hesitate to [reach out](https://www.taskade.com/contact)  or visit our [Help Center](https://www.taskade.com/learn) if you need help. We’re here for you! 😊

— Team Taskade 🐑

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## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I add tasks directly from Taskade's global calendar?

Yes. Open your Workspace or Folder, select the calendar icon from the left navigation menu, and click on any day to create a new task with a due date. The task is automatically added to the selected project and appears across all calendar views (month, week, and day).

### What is the Multi-Select Toolbar in Taskade?

The Multi-Select Toolbar lets you select multiple tasks or content blocks and apply bulk actions — format text, add due dates, assign members, or check off tasks — all with a single click. Select items using Shift+Click or Cmd/Ctrl+Click to activate the toolbar.

### How do I assign a task using a slash command in Taskade?

Type /assign in the project editor and select a team member from the dropdown list. The assignee receives an instant notification about the new task. This is faster than using the right-click menu and keeps you in the keyboard-driven workflow.

### Do Taskade templates preserve add-ons like due dates and attachments?

Yes. Projects created from templates retain all add-ons including file attachments, due dates, comments, embeds, and timers. This means you can set up a template once with all the details and spin up fully configured projects for recurring workflows.