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:

• using 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

Create a task using the Quick Creator

1. You can access the pop-up for creating new tasks in several ways in awork (for example, using the quick action button or the shortcut t).
2. Enter the title of the task in the text field.
3. Click on Add details to include additional information.
4. Save by pressing Enter or click on Save.

To close the pop-up, click on the Close icon in the top right, press Esc, or click outside the Quick Creator. Clicking outside only works if you haven't entered any text or additional details yet.

When a task is created successfully, a confirmation message appears in the top right of the window. If you click on it, you'll go directly to the task.

Add details using 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.

Create a task in a project

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

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

Create tasks from emails

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

Best practices

• Use slash commands to add details without your mouse

• Start in the project if the task should be assigned to the right project right away (the project will be 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 add tasks using the quick action button + in the floating action bar at the bottom of your screen, using the shortcut t, creating them in a project, or by forwarding emails.

How do slash commands work when creating tasks?

Type / in the task field to start the slash commands. Then you can type or select the command you want. You can see the list of available commands while the pop-up is open.

How do I close the Quick Creator pop-up?

You can close the window using the Close icon in the top right, pressing Esc, or clicking outside the pop-up. Clicking outside only works if you haven't entered any text or additional details yet.