Format text blocks using markdown. [Type the markdown at the beginning of a node to create specific formatting e.g. type - for a bullet list. See all shortcuts here.]
Automatically summarize the contents of an email into actionable tasks. [AI-generated summaries will appear in the task details. Applies to any tasks generated from an email integration. Access the feature in the Integrations section of Settings.]
Navigate the new Tasks tab bar. [Options have been rearranged to put the search button first.]
Attached files are now included in tasks created from Gmail. [Any attachments from the email will appear in the task details.]
Add shorter URLs as clickable links without using a prefix. [Shorter URLs like google.com without “www.” or “https://” will be recognized and made clickable.]
Navigate an improved Lists screen. [The star button is now bigger. List information and list titles are aligned.]
Turn automatic task creation in the Linear integration on or off.
Mobile
Download, replace, or delete file attachments and images when using a mobile keyboard. [When you've selected an attachment in a list, your options appear in an action bar above the mobile keyboard.]
Bug fixes
Shared lists are now visible and accessible to users who have left and rejoined a list.
Desktop
"Leave a message..." in task details now remains selected so users can type multiple messages without re-selecting the input field.
Mobile
Keyboards now correspond to the user's Light or Dark theme selection for the app.
Create repeating tasks for recurring things you do. [Access repeating tasks from the due date icon. Choose an interval for how often tasks should repeat. When repeating tasks are completed, the task gets reopened with a new due date based on the chosen interval. Task content remains the same.]
Create tasks automatically from emails by forwarding to Superlist. [Enable the feature in Integrations. Send an email to tasks@mail.superlist.com from your account’s email address to create the task. It will then appear in your Superlist Inbox with the email’s subject line as the title and body as the task details.]
Hide completed tasks from lists to focus on what’s due next. [Enable the setting from the three-dot menu in lists. The setting syncs across all your devices but doesn’t affect other list members.]
Outline your task details with new text formatting options. [You can now add H3s, bulleted lists, numbered lists, and divider lines to task details. Access the formatting options by typing “/” or clicking the handle left of the task.]
Download, delete, and replace file attachments more easily. [Use long press to access the functions on mobile and right-click to access the functions on desktop.]
Automatically add clickable URLs in task detail paragraphs. [Typing a URL in a paragraph text will now automatically make the URL clickable. You no longer have to add the link manually.]
Desktop
Open task details with a single click. [Directly clicking on the task title still allows you to edit the title’s text.]
Delete the last typed word by pressing Option+Backspace.
Bug fixes
Typing “-” now creates bulleted lists with correct bullet points.
Offline screen now includes a “Retry” button to reconnect to the app. [The offline screen occasionally appears after turning on a device. Full offline support can be expected in future updates of the app.]
Assigning an Inbox task to someone now automatically removes that task from your Inbox.
Deleting a list you’re currently viewing no longer prompts a “List not found” screen to appear, now redirects you to your Inbox.
Blue speech bubble icon that signifies unread comments is now displayed correctly and visible.
Desktop
Selecting the “Blackout” appearance theme in Settings now works.
Right-click now allows you to leave a list in Lists.
Mobile
Android-only: Marking a task as done no longer interrupts audio from other apps with a check-off sound.
Back button now appears on Lists and Tasks screens to navigate to previous views.
Navigate Tasks using the improved tab bar. [The tab bar in Tasks has improved responsiveness and design to make it easier for you to navigate through your tasks.]
Desktop
Delete unwanted tasks quickly using backspace. [To delete tasks using backspace, open Inbox and place your cursor in the task title. Press backspace once and you’ll see a checkmark. Press backspace again to delete the task.]
Access quick command faster using Command + K
Mobile
Add dates and labels from the task details screen. [You can now edit fields like due date, label, and assignee from the header area in the new action bar. You no longer have to tap into the individual sections to edit.]
Rename sections in the sidebar.
Bug fixes
Newly received lists no longer mistakenly appear as starred by default.
Black screen not shown when closing the app using 'X' button while in fullscreen.
Desktop
Filtering Tasks search field by "C" now works.
Mobile
Android-only: Return now creates a new task and no longer creates a line break.
Android-only: Back button behavior fixed across different scenarios.
Discover the improved navigation in All Tasks [All Tasks now has a new navigation bar that lets you jump through tasks assigned to you, assigned to others, upcoming, and all done tasks. The search option allows you to search all open and completed tasks.]
Share and edit options for lists are more consistent.
Customize lists with the improved emoji picker.
Enjoy a simpler sidebar. [With the new All Tasks navigation bar, we have removed the Completed and Sent tasks option from the sidebar.]
Desktop
Create tasks with no assignee via quick command. [New tasks added via quick command will, by default, have no assignee. If you want to assign a task to yourself or someone else, just type @and enter their name. ]
Assign tasks to yourself without automatically adding them to the Inbox. [Self-assigned tasks will no longer automatically be added to your inbox. If you want to move the tasks to your inbox, right click on the task and Add to inbox.]
Add, edit, and interact with links faster. [We’ve given the link menu some long-overdue love, making it easier to open existing links and add your own.]
Mobile
Plan your day with the Today view. [The Today view has been added to the mobile navigation bar to make your daily planning easier.]
Edit, paste, and open links in text on mobile. [Simply select the text you want to make clickable and tap the little link icon to add the link. Opening a link in the mobile app will always open your default browser on the device.]
Enjoy consistency and additional sorting options in All Tasks [We’ve revamped the All Tasks view to make it more consistent with our Inbox and Today views. Now, you can enjoy additional sorting options, easier keyboard navigation, and an altogether nicer look and feel.]
Turn subtasks into parent tasks. [Right-click or long-press on a subtask to remove it from its current task and let it stand on its own. Any subtasks-turned-tasks can be found under All Tasks.]
Desktop
Quickly check or uncheck tasks with Command+ D. [Now you can select any task and mark it as complete (or incomplete) with Command+ D.]
Open a task’s detail view with Command+ Return.
Set your preferred window size and position. [Upon restart, Superlist will go back to its most recent size and position.]
Mobile
Customize lists from your phone. [Tap the three-dot menu at the top of any list to customize it. Add an emoji and pick a cover image (or upload your own).]
Bug fixes
Desktop
Lists and tasks support emoji input. [Prefer to speak the language of ✅, 🏃, and ✏️? Well, don’t let us stop you! Now, when working in Superlist, type Control+ Option+ Commandto search and add emoji.]
App shouldn’t get stuck on loading screen after waking your Mac.
Mobile
Login screen is now optimized for smaller devices.
iOS-only: Cursor can be repositioned in task details by long-pressing.
Android-only: Tasks can be added via plus button after creating a list.
Mark all tasks in a list as incomplete. [Using Superlist for reusable checklists like grocery lists or onboarding lists? You’re in luck. Now, when you want to reset a list — or even a set of subtasks — click the three-dot menu up top and select Mark all incomplete]
Create tasks from Slack with no assignee. [Now, tasks you create from Slack won’t automatically be assigned to you]
Desktop
Click links and access other popovers with ease. [Popover menus, like the block switcher and link menu, are more responsive, ensuring they don’t collide with window borders.]
Take an extra beat before dragging a task onto a new list. [When dragging task onto a list in the sidebar, you have two options: Drop the task on the list title to add it to the bottom of the list, or wait until the list opens so you can control the task’s exact placement. We’ve adjusted the hover time for the latter action, because when it comes to productivity, every millisecond matters.]
Bug fixes:
Latest changes stay synced across platforms after waking your device.
Content loads as soon as you go online or wake your device.
Pending status in share menu will stay up to date.
Desktop
App won’t freeze when clicking on sidebar using trackpad or Magic Mouse.
Dragging a task onto a list where it already exists won’t trigger sidebar error.
Integrations screen automatically refreshes after successful connection.
Mobile
App will sync when reopened or after unlocking your phone. [That means you should no longer see an offline error when your phone is clearly connected.]
Create tasks from Gmail with two new options. [Choose your perfect Gmail→Superlist workflow. Now, you can create tasks by starring messages, marking them as important, or applying a “Superlist” label.]
Drag and drop tasks onto Today in the sidebar to update their due date. [Previously, in order to add tasks to your Today view, you had to update the due date or drag a task, hover over Today, and drop the task onto your list. Now, you can drop the task onto the sidebar and Superlist will take care of the rest. This change only applies to our macOS and iOS apps, but Android users can expect it soon.]
Keep your labels list clean with fewer auto-generated labels. [Tasks added from integrations like Gmail and Slack no longer come with auto-generated labels.]
Click or tap anywhere in a list to start adding content.
Desktop
Navigate to integrations via the settings menu.
Mobile
(iOS only) Long press on tasks to take additional actions. [Save valuable taps when interacting with tasks. Long press on a task to copy a link, add or remove it from the inbox, delete it, and more.]
Add images and file attachments to lists.
Customize cover images on the go.
Bug fixes:
Desktop
Tasks won’t break when switching lists. [Occasionally, adding a new task to a fresh list would lead to a “Task not found” error.]
Sidebarlists won’t convert to All Tasks view when you lose access.
Mobile
Text can be pasted into task titles. [Now, you can copy text from Superlist or other apps and paste it into a task title.]
Formatting is preserved when copying and pasting paragraph text.
See what’s due today with a dedicated view. [With our new Today view, you can keep track of upcoming and overdue tasks in one place.]
Desktop
View your inbox right from the menu bar. [Click the Superlist icon in your menu bar to open a mini list with your top inbox tasks. You can even drag to detach this list to ensure your inbox always stays in focus.]
Mobile
Tap with confidence thanks to better tap targets and button feedback. [We’ve expanded tap targets throughout the mobile app, so you don’t need to worry about making ultra-precise taps. In addition, we’ve added pressed states and haptic feedback to buttons so that the app feels a little more responsive.]
Focus on tasks instead of extra cover images. [We’ve removed cover images from the Inbox, All Tasks, Sent Tasks, and Completed Tasks views. Now, you’ll only see cover images when browsing your lists.]
Add multiple rows with an updated Return key. [Now, your onscreen keyboard includes a Return key instead of one extra Done. Beyond eliminating a re-done-dancy, this change clarifies which key allows you to continue editing and which will dismiss the keyboard.]
Bug fixes:
Tasks added from Gmail no longer use the sender address as the assignee.
Desktop
Inserting a new task via the blue plus sign won’t lead to two blinking cursors.
Mobile
Sounds won’t interrupt audio playback or play through the wrong speaker.
Remove pending users after sending a list invitation. [Typos happen to the best of us. If you send an invite to the wrong email address (or if you change your mind), you can remove pending collaborators from the share menu.]
Remove tasks from the inbox when you drag them into a list. [Previously, inbox tasks dragged onto a list would remain in the inbox. Want to keep your tasks in both spots? Just right-click a task and select Add to Inbox.]
Add subtasks with one less click. [Now — just like with lists — tasks are the default block type in the task details view.]
Sort inbox tasks by labels.
Desktop
Double-click tasks to open task details. [Now, double-clicking on a task tile will open its detail view. This works with tasks in your inbox and lists and subtasks in details views. If you want to edit a task, just single-click the task tile, double-click the title text, or double-click an already selected task.]
Keep a draft of newly entered inbox tasks. [Previously, if you didn't press Return right after entering an inbox task, you'd lose the draft task. Now, clicking on the New task input field will show your most recent draft, so you can finish editing it before pressing Return.]
Learn the quick command shortcut with an updated entry point. [With quick command, you can create Superlist tasks, even when the app is minimized: Just type Shift + Option + Space. Now, if you ever forget this shortcut, the updated quick command button will remind you.]
Mobile
See cut, copy, and paste options when selecting text or blocks.
Drag and drop content and tasks within a list. (iOS only)
Mention collaborators in task messages.
Add tasks to lists or detail views with a quick add button.
Checkbox sizes are nice and consistent across views.
Bug fixes:
Desktop
Quick command tasks can be created after removing the source.
Cut shortcut won't break a task's detail view. [Previously, typing Command + X to cut content from a task title would trigger an error, making the task's detail view inaccessible.]
Mobile
All pop-up menus will close after logging out.
Tab bar and sidebar are visible after creating an account.
Tab bar and back buttons are visible after tapping on push notification.
Quick add button will stay out of view when keyboard is open.
Deleting the list you're viewing will redirect you to the sidebar.
Metadata shown while creating a new task is now optimized for mobile.
Task input field in inbox stays focused after adding a new task.
Task details can be edited after deleting a subtask. [After right-clicking to delete a subtask, Superlist wouldn’t allow additional edits to the task details view. Now, you can delete and edit to your heart’s content.]
New error message is shown when signing up with an unapproved email address. [During our beta, each email is individually approved. If you try to sign up with the incorrect email, you’ll see an error message reminding you to check your original invite.]
New error message is shown when uploading a file greater than 25 MB.
Pressing Return in the invite menu will send an invite to eligible email addresses. [Previously, when sharing a list, pressing Return would enter a line break in the email input field. Now, you can send invites without the extra mouse click.]
Improved syncing when Superlist is left open while Mac is asleep. [Sometimes, after a period of inactivity, the app wouldn’t reconnect with the server, meaning changes to tasks and couldn’t wouldn’t sync properly. Now, in this scenario, Superlist should automatically reconnect. If you still run into an issue where changes aren’t synced, please reach out to support@superlist.com]
Invite up to five new list collaborators. [Beta testers now have five invites for Superlist, so you can start working on lists with friends or coworkers. All your collaborator needs is a Google Account and a Mac computer.]
Give your dock a glow-up. [Next time you open Superlist, our app will glow in your dock while we load your lists and tasks.]
Bug fixes
List content won’t temporarily disappear when resizing the app.
All Lists view will load lists right away. [In some cases, All Lists wouldn’t load if you'd recently received a list invite.]
Mini list in the menu bar no longer has a black border. [We’ve also fixed the border around the quick command menu. Next up, we’ll be refreshing the mini list to match your inbox.]
Spacing between text in numbered and bulleted lists has been reduced.
Delete key will not accidentally delete task in the line below. [Now, deleting space above a task will move content up one row.]
