Mixed Formatting, Natural Language Due Dates, and More!

Hi Taskaders 🎉

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

⚡️ Mixed Formatting in New Outliner

The new outlining experience is finally here! You can select multiple formats on the same indent level, with tasks, notes, and paragraphs in the same block. We moved the 🔽 Fold / ▶️ Unfold button to the left, next to the Drag Icon (⋮⋮). Learn more.

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⚡️ Natural Language Due Dates

Taskade now supports Natural Language Processing (NLP) for task due dates. Simply add a task and start typing /slash 'Friday 8 am," and Taskade will automatically convert the natural language input to a due date. Learn more.

You can also use natural language in the new Drag Icon (⋮⋮) menu. Click (⋮⋮) to the left of your task and type a date/time combination to see a due date suggestion based on your input. Hit Enter to confirm, and you’re good to go! 🥳 Learn more.

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⚡️ Quick Add → Block Selection

The Quick Add shortcut now supports block selection, so you can choose where exactly you want to add your tasks and notes. Press ⌨️ ⌘ + K (Mac) or CTRL + K (Windows) to open Quick Add and add tasks in seconds. Learn more.

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🎉 Other Improvements

Quick Add: Introduced new Folder and Location selectors
Quick Add: Success alert on new task creation
Editor: Highlight color indicator added to text highlight menu
Editor: Improved drag & drop behavior in Mind Map view
Editor: Improved Board view styling and user interface
Editor: Fixed sorting in the new (⋮⋮) Drag Icon menu
Editor: Added notes no longer change format
Templates: Instant creation and redirection new Project
Templates: Get started menu can now be closed in empty spaces
Calendar: Various bug fixes and improvements
Board View: Automatically create a child node on Enter
Add-ons: Improved recurring tasks and repeat stability
Add-ons: Embeds now open for any bookmarked links
Mobile: Notifications fetch and display high-quality images
Mobile: Notification messages now open correctly into chat
Bug fixes and performance improvements

Thanks again for supporting Taskade, and as always, don’t hesitate to reach out or visit our Help Center if you need help. We’re here for you! 😊 — Team Taskade 🐑 P.S. Want to help us improve Taskade? You can also suggest a feature. Follow us and join the discussion on Twitter and Reddit.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I mix task types and note formats in a single Taskade project?

Yes. Taskade's mixed formatting lets you combine tasks (checkboxes), notes (bullets), and paragraphs on the same indent level within a single project. This gives you full flexibility to create documents that blend actionable to-dos with reference notes and long-form content.

What are natural language due dates in Taskade?

Natural language due dates let you type human-readable date expressions like 'Friday 8am' or 'next Monday' using the /slash command or Drag Icon menu. Taskade's NLP engine automatically converts your input into a structured due date with the correct date and time — no manual date picker needed.

How does Quick Add block selection work in Taskade?

Press Cmd+K (Mac) or Ctrl+K (Windows) to open Quick Add, then select the specific block position where you want to insert your new task or note. This lets you add items at a precise location within a project instead of appending them to the end.

Can I combine tasks, notes, and paragraphs on the same indent level?

Yes. With mixed formatting, each line in a project can independently be a task (checkbox), note (bullet), or paragraph — even at the same hierarchy level. This eliminates the need for separate projects or sections when your workflow requires different content types together.