Creating a New Task

Tasks are the heart of work organization in awork. You can write detailed briefs in them, collaborate with your team, track time, and make progress transparent.

To find out what tasks can do and what each field means, check out the article on task details.

How to Create a Task

You can create tasks in several places:

• via the quick action button + in the floating action bar at the bottom of your screen: add task

• using the shortcut t

• in a project: tasks, board, or timeline view

• by forwarding emails

Creating a Task with the Quick Creator

1. You can access the popup for creating new tasks in several ways in awork (for example, via the quick action button or the t shortcut).
2. Enter the task title in the text field.
3. Click Add details to add more information.
4. Save with Enter or click Save.

To close the popup, click the close icon in the top right, press Esc, or click the background (outside the quick creator). Clicking the background only works if you haven't entered any text or additional details yet.

When successfully created, a confirmation message appears in the top right of the window. Click on it to go directly to the task.

Adding Details with Slash Commands

You can add details without using your mouse.

1. Type / in the task field to start the slash commands.

2. Type or select the command you want to execute.

Creating a Task in a Project

• Click the + Task button: it's located in the top left of the Tasks, Board, or Timeline tab in a project.

• Or click on the Add task row at the beginning of a task list. Alternatively: move your mouse between two tasks to the position you want and click the + Task or + Subtask button.

Creating Tasks from Emails

You can create private and project tasks by forwarding emails. Learn more here: Creating tasks from emails.

Best Practices

• Use slash commands to add details without your mouse

• Start in a project if you want the task assigned directly to the right project (the project is then pre-selected)

• Open the task from the confirmation message to continue working right after creating it

FAQ

How can I create new tasks?

You can create tasks using the quick action button + in the floating action bar at the bottom of your screen, with the t shortcut, in a project, or by forwarding emails.

How do slash commands work when creating a task?

Type / in the task field to start the slash commands. Then you can type or select the command you want. You'll see the list of available commands as long as the popup is open.

How do I close the quick creator popup?

You can close the window using the close icon in the top right, with Esc, or by clicking the background. Clicking the background only works if you haven't entered any text or additional details yet.