Definition: A block in Taskade is a section of a project that holds a set of tasks, notes, or media in one format, such as checkboxes, bullets, numbers, letters, or free-form paragraphs. Blocks sit between a project and its tasks, so one project can hold a checklist, meeting notes, and a reference list side by side.
TL;DR: Click Add Block in a project, pick Check, Bullet, Number, Letter, or Paragraph, and fill it in. You can also ask an AI agent to generate a block. Blocks show up in every project view, so a Check block in List view becomes cards in Board view. Build one free →
Think of a project as a document with sections. A block is one section, and you choose what kind of section it is. A launch project can hold a Check block for action items, a Paragraph block for the brief, and a Number block for the run-of-show, all in one place.
What are Content Blocks?
Content blocks are the building units of a Taskade project. Taskade organizes work in a fixed hierarchy: Workspace, folder or app, project, block, task or subtask. Blocks group related tasks under a heading, and tasks are the atomic unit that automations and AI agents read and write. Source: Hierarchy Structure.
Content Blocks in Taskade
Taskade offers five block types. Each one changes how the items inside it look and behave.
| Block type | What it holds | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Check | Interactive checkboxes | To-do items and action lists |
| Bullet | Unordered bullet points | Notes and loose lists |
| Number | Automatically numbered items | Sequential steps |
| Letter | Alphabetically ordered items | Outlines and option lists |
| Paragraph | Free-form text | Documents and long-form content |
Mix types in one project. You can change a block's format after you create it with the drag icon menu. Source: Add Blocks.
How to Add a Block
- Scroll to the top or bottom of a project.
- Click Add Block.
- Pick Check, Bullet, Number, Letter, or Paragraph.
- Type your tasks or notes inside the block.
- To generate content instead, pick AI Agent or AI Generator from the same list, describe the block, and press Enter.
- Edit and reorder the result the same way as a block you wrote by hand.
Slash commands are the keyboard route to the same formatting. See Slash Commands.
Worked Example: A Weekly Client Report
A freelancer starts a project called "Client Report, Week 12".
- A Paragraph block holds the summary the client reads first.
- A Check block lists the deliverables to finish.
- A Number block lists the steps to publish the report.
- In Board view, each Check item appears as a card, without any rework.
The same project also works as a table or a mind map, because blocks and tasks show in every project view. To reuse the layout each week, save the project as a template.
Common Mistakes
- Using one giant block for everything. Split by purpose so each block has one format.
- Picking Paragraph for work you need to check off. Use a Check block for anything with a done state.
- Forgetting that AI-generated blocks are editable. Treat them as a draft.
Connection to Taskade
Blocks are part of Memory in Workspace DNA: projects hold the facts your team works from. AI agents and automations read the tasks inside blocks, so a clear block structure gives them clear context.
What You Would Build in Taskade
Describe a project such as "a product launch plan with a checklist, a brief, and a run-of-show" and Taskade EVE builds the structure for you, ready to edit. Describe yours and build it free →
Related Concepts
- Projects: the container that holds blocks
- Tasks: the items inside a block
- Nodes: how a single line of a project works
- Project Views: how the same blocks look as list, board, table, and more
- Slash Commands: fast formatting from the keyboard
- Project Templates: save a block layout for reuse
Frequently Asked Questions About Blocks
What is a block in Taskade?
A block is a section of a project that groups tasks, notes, or media in one format. Taskade offers Check, Bullet, Number, Letter, and Paragraph blocks. A project can hold many blocks of different types.
How do I add a block to a project?
Open the project, click Add Block at the top or bottom, and pick a block type. To generate the content, pick AI Agent or AI Generator and describe what you want.
Can I change a block's type after I create it?
Yes. Use the drag icon menu to change a block's formatting type after it exists. The tasks inside keep their content.
Do blocks work in every project view?
Yes. Blocks work across all project views. A Check block in List view shows as cards in Board view. See Project Views.
Can AI agents create blocks?
Yes. Click Add Block, choose AI Agent or AI Generator, describe the block, and press Enter. You can edit AI-generated blocks like any other block.
What is the difference between a block and a task?
A block groups related tasks under a heading and sets their format. A task is a single line inside a block, and it can hold subtasks.