Learn how to create and configure tasks in TaskCalendars.

Creating a New Task

  1. Click the New Task button in the sidebar
  2. Fill in the task details:
    • Name - A clear, descriptive title
    • Description - Additional details and instructions
    • Calendar - Select which calendar this task belongs to

Task Properties

Basic Information

  • Task Name - Keep it concise but descriptive
  • Description - Add context, instructions, or notes
  • Priority - Low, Medium, or High

Date Settings

  • Due Date - When the task should be completed
  • Start Date - When work should begin (optional)
  • Recurrence - Set up repeating tasks

Assignment

  • Assignees - Team members responsible for the task
  • Approvers - Members who need to sign off on completion

Organization

  • Tags - Personal categorization that you define for yourself. Different users can assign different tags to the same task for their own filtering and organization. Your tags are visible only to you.
  • Labels - Standardized categories defined by the calendar administrator. Labels are consistent across all calendar members, ensuring everyone uses the same classification system.

Best Practices

  1. Be specific - Clear task names reduce confusion
  2. Set realistic dates - Allow enough time for completion
  3. Assign appropriately - Don’t overload team members
  4. Use tags consistently - Develop a tagging system for your team