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# Create a checklist for a Visual Task Board card

# Create a checklist for a Visual Task Board card {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
* 
* Updated March 12, 2026
* 
* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

You can create a unique checklist for each Visual Task Board card or create a task
from a checklist item.

## Before you begin

Role required: none

## Procedure

1. Open the card details for a task.
2. Click the checklist tab (![Checklist tab]()).
3. Click Add Item. {#t_CreateANewChecklistForACard__cmd_AddCLItem}
4. Enter text for the checklist item. {#t_CreateANewChecklistForACard__cmd_EnterCLText}
5. Press the Enter key to add the checklist item. {#t_CreateANewChecklistForACard__cmd_EnterCLItem}
6. Create as many additional checklist items as desired. {#t_CreateANewChecklistForACard__cmd_CreateMoreCLItems}
7. To delete a checklist item, click the minus (-) icon. {#t_CreateANewChecklistForACard__cmd_DeleteCLItem}
8. To reorder checklist items, click the drag icon (![Drag icon]()) and drag a checklist item to a different position in the list.
9. To create a task from a checklist item:
   1. Point to a checklist item and click the create task icon (![Create task icon]()).
   2. Select the type of task you want to create.  
      An administrator can configure which task types are available.  
      The new task record appears in a pop-up window. The short description is automatically populated with the checklist item text.
   3. Fill in the form with additional detail as necessary.
   4. Click Update.
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