Overview
An upcoming deadlines list shows records from a database by their date property, so you can see upcoming dates, overdue dates, or past dates in one place. Choose which records to show and how many to display.
The list stays up to date with the database. Add a title such as “Next deadlines,” and use saved views or filters to focus the list—for example, by hiding finished records.
When to use it
Track project deadlines and see overdue work before upcoming tasks.
Keep a list of upcoming events from a database on a planning page.
Review recently past dates, such as completed milestones or prior appointments.
Show a focused set of records by using a saved view or filters.
Features and settings
Setting
Title
Give the list a heading, such as “Next deadlines,” so readers know what the dates refer to.
Built in
Choose a database date
Select a database and one of its date properties. Records are listed by that date, and the list stays up to date.
Built in
Show upcoming, overdue, or past records
Choose “Upcoming,” “Overdue + upcoming,” or “Past” to focus the list on the dates you want to review.
Built in
Control the list
Choose how many records to show and use “More options” for saved views and filters.
How to use it
Add the block
Type / in the editor, search for “Upcoming,” and insert the block.
Choose the source
In the block settings, choose the database whose records you want to display.
Select a date property
Under “Which date?”, choose the property to sort records by. The database needs to have a date property.
Pick the records to show
Choose “Upcoming,” “Overdue + upcoming,” or “Past” under “Which records?”
Set up the list
Add a “Title,” choose the number of records to show, and use “More options” to access saved views and filters.
Where it works
On any page
In the / menu
Inside board cards
Turn other blocks into it
Own settings panel
Lara can add it for you
Examples
Project deadlines
Show overdue and upcoming project dates together. Use a saved view or filter to leave out records already marked Done.
Upcoming events
List the nearest event dates from an events database so the next items are easy to find.
Past milestones
Show records with past dates, with the most recent past dates first, to review earlier milestones.
Tips · Limitations
Tips
Use a clear title such as “Next deadlines” to explain what the list contains.
Choose the date property that best matches the task, such as a deadline or event date.
Hide finished records with a filter, for example “Status is not Done.”
Use “Overdue + upcoming” to see past-due records first, followed by upcoming ones.
Limitations
The list requires a source database with a date property.
The block displays database records by their selected date property; it is not a standalone list of manually entered dates.
The block cannot be added to a board card or turned into another block.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an upcoming deadlines list in a page?
Type /, search for “Upcoming,” and insert the block. Choose a database and one of its date properties in the block settings.
Can I show overdue deadlines and upcoming dates together?
Yes. Under “Which records?”, choose “Overdue + upcoming.” Past-due records appear first, followed by upcoming ones.
How do I show only past dates?
Choose “Past” under “Which records?” The most recent past dates appear first.
How do I change how many records the list shows?
Use “How many” in the block settings to choose the number of records to display.
How do I hide completed items from an upcoming list?
Open “More options” and use a saved view or filters. For example, filter for records where Status is not Done.
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