The really neat thing is that you can type in all of this in the task field, without having to use your mouse. For adding a specific date, type in the date in your preferred format or use the calendar to select a date. Todoist understands natural language when it comes to days, months, etc. To add a date, hit the space-key, after that type the date or day.If you want to add a priority, hit the space-key, after that P.Select in the same manner as with projects.Hit the space-key, after that This brings up a list of your labels.

If you are using a shared project, and want to assign the task to a project member, hit the + sign.

If needed, use the arrow keys to set the focus on the correct project.

Start typing the project name until the project you want shows up.

Hit Q on your keyboard to bring up the window.

In either one of these windows, it is possible to add a task, with a project, label, priority, and date – all without using the mouse. How to add tasks in Todoist using only the keyboard

This is a free-floating window with the same design as the Add Task window. In Todoist, hitting the Q button on your keyboard will automatically bring up the Quick Add Task window.

By clicking on the different icons in the bottom right corner, you can add or select project, label, reminder, priority, and comment. Then you can type in whatever you want in the task window. Whether you are using the web version, the Windows 10 app, or the Mac version, you can start by clicking on the Add Task link. (Picture: Todoist) Typing in tasks in Todoist You can also add tasks by email or automate the process using IFTTT. With the help of Google Assistant, Alexa, or Siri you can use your voice to add tasks.

You can add tasks in Todoist using the keyboard on your phone or computer. The ability to quickly add a task to your task manager is vital for ensuring what David Allen refers to as “one trusted system.” The fact that you quickly can add a task or idea in almost any situation is one of the reasons why I like Todoist. Here you will get a detailed overview of all of them. There are surprisingly many (19!) ways to add tasks in Todoist.

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