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{
  "title": "Change node types",
  "intro": "Every node starts as a bullet. You can change it into something else at any point."
}
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By default, every node in Workflowy is a bullet. But any node can be changed into a different type, and you can change it back again just as easily. The content stays intact.

You change a node's type from the node menu, which appears when you hover over a bullet.

# List types

**Bullet** is the default. Good for most things.

**Numbered list** works the same way as a bullet list but numbers the items automatically. Useful when order or sequence matters.

**Todo** turns a node into a checkbox. Check it off when it's done. Todos are searchable, so you can easily pull up all open tasks across your document with a single search.

**Quote** applies a visual style that sets text apart from the surrounding content. Useful for pulling out a reference or a key idea.

# Layouts

Where list types change how individual nodes look, layouts change how the children of a node are displayed.

**Board** shows children as columns you can drag cards between, like a Kanban board. Useful for anything with stages or statuses.

**Dashboard** arranges children as panels, good for an overview of multiple areas at once.

**Code block** formats the node's content as monospaced code.

# Mixing types

The interesting thing is that you can mix types freely. A heading node can have checkbox children. A board column can contain nested bullets. You don't have to choose one structure for your whole document.

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Tip: A quick way to build a lightweight project tracker is a heading with todo children inside a board layout. Everything in one place, no separate tool needed.
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