This article will show you how to convert between headings, foldable sections, checklist items, and steps. This can only be done in the desktop editor.
Verify the article type
When converting from one content block type to another be aware that the options that are available will differ based on the article type. You can only add checklist items to Checklist or Workflow articles and you can only add steps to Workflow articles.
| Article Type | Available Conversions |
|---|---|
| Article | Heading > Foldable Section Foldable Section > Heading |
| Checklist | Heading > Foldable Section Heading > Checklist Item Foldable Section > Heading Foldable Section > Checklist Item Checklist Item > Heading Checklist Item > Foldable Section |
| Workflow | Heading > Foldable Section Heading > Checklist Item Heading > Step Foldable Section > Heading Foldable Section > Checklist Item Foldable Section > Step Checklist Item > Heading Checklist Item > Foldable Section Checklist Item > Step Step > Heading Step > Foldable Section Step > Checklist Item Note: When converting from a Step that includes paragraph text the paragraph text will be separated out into a separate content block. |
Locate the heading, foldable section, checklist item, or step you would like to convert
One way to tell the type of a content block by looking at the icon in the outline. In the screenshot below, (1) is a checklist item and (2) is a heading.
Right-click and change type
Right-click on the heading and select an option from the Change Type menu option in the contextual menu that appears. In the screenshot below a right-click was performed on the Perform another task heading.
The heading type will change to the type you selected. In the following example the heading has been changed to a Step content block type in a Workflow article.
