# 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. This 2022 update brought mixed formatting and natural-language due dates (type "next Friday" → real date). Today, that same intent-parsing powers Taskade Genesis living documents, where you can describe an entire app or workflow in plain English and watch it build itself.

- Source: https://www.taskade.com/blog/mixed-formatting-natural-language-due-dates-and-more
- Published: 2022-07-12
- 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 July 2022 update brought mixed formatting (tasks + notes + paragraphs on the same indent) and natural-language due dates (type "next Friday" → real date, v4.13). That same intent-parsing now powers [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create), where you describe an entire app in plain English and watch it build.

> **Then → Now:** 2022 H1 capped with [smart date suggestions](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/due-dates) and the new mixed-format outliner. Today, the same editor runs AI commands and connects to [agent tools](https://www.taskade.com/learn/agents/agent-tools) and [Automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate).

| Editor | 2022 H1 | 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Formatting | Mixed tasks + notes + paragraphs | Same + AI rewrite/expand inline |
| Dates | v4.13 natural-language ("next Friday") | NL dates + AI scheduling via [Automations](https://www.taskade.com/automate) |
| Quick Add | Block selection inside Quick Add | Same + voice + AI structuring |
| AI | None (arrives v4.22 Dec 2022) | Frontier models via [Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create) |

```mermaid
classDiagram
    class Editor2022 {
      +mixedFormatting
      +naturalLanguageDates
      +quickAddBlocks
    }
    class Editor2026 {
      +mixedFormatting
      +naturalLanguageDates
      +quickAddBlocks
      +aiCommands
      +agentToolsViaSlash
      +genesisAppGen
    }
    Editor2022 --|> Editor2026 : 4 years later
```

```text
  type:  "Call Maria next Friday 8am"
                  │
                  ▼  NLP date parser (v4.13)
  ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
  │  due_at: 2022-07-15T08:00:00         │
  │  title:  "Call Maria"                │
  │  format: ☐ task                      │
  └──────────────────────────────────────┘
                  │
                  ▼  2026
  ┌──────────────────────────────────────┐
  │  + AI agent: schedule reminder       │
  │  + Automation: sync to Calendar      │
  │  + Genesis: build a CRM around it    │
  └──────────────────────────────────────┘
```

That same intent-parsing now drives [AI Agents](https://www.taskade.com/agents) and [Taskade Genesis](https://www.taskade.com/create) — your phrase becomes a task, then an [Automation](https://www.taskade.com/automate), then a whole [living app](https://www.taskade.com/create). Browse real examples in the [Community Gallery](https://www.taskade.com/apps) or grab a [starter template](https://www.taskade.com/templates).

![Taskade AI writing and task assistant](https://www.taskade.com/static_images/ai-writing-and-task-assistant.gif)

## ****************************⚡️ 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](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/outlining-101).

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

## ********⚡️ Natural Language Due Dates********

Taskade now supports Natural Language Processing (NLP) for task due dates. Simply add a task and start typing [/slash](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/slash-commands) '**Friday 8 am**," and Taskade will automatically convert the natural language input to a due date. [Learn more](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/slash-commands).

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](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/due-dates).

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

## ********************⚡️ 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](https://www.taskade.com/learn/projects/quick-add).

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

## ************🎉 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](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 🐑       P.S. Want to help us improve Taskade? You can also [suggest a feature](https://www.taskade.com/feedback). Follow us and join the discussion on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/taskade) and [Reddit](https://reddit.com/r/taskade). |
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## 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.