Set up tasks that repeat on a schedule.

Recurrence Patterns

TaskCalendars supports various recurrence patterns:

Daily

  • Every day
  • Every N days (e.g., every 2 days)
  • Every weekday (Monday-Friday)

Weekly

  • Every week on specific days
  • Every N weeks
  • Multiple days per week (e.g., Monday and Wednesday)

Monthly

  • Same day each month (e.g., the 15th)
  • Same weekday each month (e.g., first Monday)
  • Last day of month

Yearly

  • Same date each year
  • Relative dates (e.g., third Thursday of November)

Setting Up Recurrence

  1. Create or edit a task
  2. Click Date Rules or the recurrence option
  3. Select your pattern type
  4. Configure the specific settings
  5. Set an end date (optional)

Managing Recurring Task Instances

Each occurrence of a recurring task creates an instance. You can:

  • Complete instances individually
  • Skip specific instances
  • Modify a single instance without affecting others

Tips for Recurring Tasks

  • Review periodically - Ensure the pattern still makes sense
  • Use clear naming - Include frequency hints in task names
  • Consider holidays - Tasks may fall on holidays; plan accordingly