Designing in Playbook Studio
Pre-work task types deep dive
A reference for every pre-work task type Gleo ships — what each one does, when to use it, and what to watch for.
The following task types are available when building pre-work.
Choose the task type based on what you want participants to do: respond, choose, rank, review, create, or simply read.
Video walkthrough — coming soon
Response collection
| Task type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Open text response | Reflections, feedback, and open-ended questions |
| Contact information | Collecting participant details |
Opinion
| Task type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Multiple choice (single select) | Selecting one option |
| Multiple choice (multi-select) | Selecting multiple options |
| Picture choice | Visual preferences and design feedback |
| Opinion scale (1–10) | Ratings, confidence, and satisfaction |
Prioritisation
| Task type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Prioritisation exercise | Ranking items by importance |
| Answer list | Collecting a fixed number of responses |
Media review
| Task type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Video viewing | Watching briefings, demos, or introductions |
| Document review | Reading reports, proposals, or supporting material |
| Embed | Displaying external content such as Figma, slides, or websites |
| Mural embed | Interacting with a Mural board |
Media creation
| Task type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Video recording | Capturing video responses |
| File upload | Collecting documents, images, and other files |
Structure
| Task type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Text instructions | Providing context or guidance |
| Section divider | Organising longer pre-work flows |
Choosing the right task
Want participants to share ideas? Use Open text response.
Want participants to choose? Use Multiple choice or Picture choice.
Want participants to rank? Use a Prioritisation exercise.
Want participants to review material? Use Video viewing, Document review, or Embed.
Want participants to submit something? Use Video recording or File upload.