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Task Management

Create, organize, and track tasks in BlockForge.

Overview

BlockForge includes integrated task management that works seamlessly with your pages. Create tasks directly in your content or manage them from the dedicated Tasks page.

Creating Tasks

In Pages

  1. Type /task or /todo in the editor
  2. Create task items with checkboxes
  3. Set due dates and priorities inline
  4. Tasks sync automatically with the Tasks page

Task List Block

The task list block supports:

  • Multiple task items
  • Individual task checkboxes
  • Inline editing
  • Nested subtasks (coming soon)

Tasks Page

Access the Tasks page from the main navigation to:

  • View all tasks across all pages
  • Filter by status - All, Active, Completed
  • Filter by priority - High, Medium, Low
  • Search tasks - Find specific tasks quickly
  • Sort options - By due date, priority, or creation date

Calendar View

Visualize your tasks in the Calendar page:

  • Monthly view - See all tasks for the month
  • Daily view - Focus on today's tasks
  • Task indicators - Color-coded by priority
  • Quick actions - Mark complete, edit, or delete

Task Properties

Status

  • Active - Not yet completed
  • Completed - Task finished
  • Archived - Completed and archived

Priority

  • High - Urgent tasks
  • Medium - Normal priority
  • Low - Low priority

Due Dates

  • Set due date - Click the calendar icon
  • Overdue indicators - Visual alerts for past due tasks
  • Upcoming - See tasks due soon

Task Actions

In the Editor

  • Check/Uncheck - Click the checkbox
  • Edit - Click on the task text
  • Delete - Select and press Delete

In Tasks Page

  • Mark Complete - Click checkbox
  • Edit - Click task title
  • Change Priority - Use priority dropdown
  • Change Due Date - Click date picker
  • Delete - Click delete button

Linking Tasks to Pages

Tasks are automatically linked to their parent page:

  • Click task in Tasks page to jump to page
  • See page context for each task
  • Filter tasks by page or collection

Best Practices

  1. Use clear task descriptions - Be specific about what needs to be done
  2. Set due dates - Keep track of deadlines
  3. Use priorities - Focus on what matters most
  4. Review regularly - Check Tasks page daily
  5. Archive completed tasks - Keep your active list clean

Keyboard Shortcuts

  • /task - Create task list
  • Cmd/Ctrl + Enter - Toggle task completion
  • Tab - Indent task (create subtask)

Next Steps

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