Set a default custom task type for a List, so that any new tasks created in the List will automatically use a specific type.

Custom task types feature availability and limits vary by plan and user role. Learn more

Default custom task types

Setting a default task type doesn't limit the ability to add additional custom task types to the List.

When you set a default custom task type for a List, no existing tasks in the List will be updated. You can update any existing tasks using the Bulk Action Toolbar.

If you set your default task type to something besides tasks, the Add task button in the upper-right corner of List view will display the default type instead.

Set a default task type

To set a default task type on a List:

1. Go to a List.
2. Click the ellipsis ... menu to the right of the List name.
3. Click Default task type.
4. Select the task type you want to set as default.
5. Any new tasks created in this List will default to this task type.