# Tasks FAQ

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<summary>Can I create multiple tasks in a single comment?</summary>

Yes, this is possible. You just need to follow the following format:

`[] Task 1`\
`[x] Task 2` (completed task)\
`[] Task 3 @jane` (to assign a task to someone)

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<summary>What are the different task statuses?</summary>

Tasks have three statuses:

* **To-Do**: The task has not been started
* **In Progress**: Work has begun on the task
* **Closed**: The task is completed

Click on the status checkbox to cycle through statuses, or <kbd>Shift</kbd>-click to select a specific status.

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<summary>Can I assign tasks using @mentions?</summary>

Yes. When creating a task, you can type `@` followed by a team member's name or a team name in the task title. Missive will automatically assign the task to the mentioned user or team.

For example, typing `Review contract @jane tomorrow` will:

* Create a task titled "Review contract"
* Assign it to Jane
* Set the due date to tomorrow

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<summary>How do I set a due date using natural language?</summary>

When creating a task, you can type natural language dates in the title field. Missive recognizes phrases like:

* `today`, `tomorrow`, `next week`
* `monday`, `friday`
* Specific dates

The date will be extracted and set as the due date automatically.

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<summary>Can I set a due date when creating a task with the [ ] syntax?</summary>

No. When creating tasks by typing `[ ]` in a comment, you can only set the task title and assignees. Due dates must be added after the task is created by clicking on the task and editing the due date attribute.

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<summary>How can I convert a comment into a task?</summary>

Right-click on one of your own comments and select **Add task**. The comment will become a task that appears in your Tasks view. Mentioned users in the comment will automatically be assigned to the task.

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<summary>Can I remove the task from a comment?</summary>

Yes. Right-click on the task/comment and select **Remove task**. This converts it back to a regular comment without deleting the comment itself.

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<summary>What keyboard shortcuts are available for tasks?</summary>

* <kbd>⌘/Ctrl</kbd> + <kbd>T</kbd>: Create a new task

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<summary>How can I group and sort my tasks in the Tasks views?</summary>

Click the grouping button in the toolbar to organize tasks by:

* **Status** (To-Do, In Progress, Closed)
* **Due date** (Due, Today, This week, Next week, Later, Anytime)
* **Assignees**
* **Teams**
* **None** (ungrouped)

You can also sort tasks within groups by creation date, due date, or status.

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<summary>Where do tasks without due dates appear?</summary>

When grouping by due date, tasks without a due date appear in the **Anytime** section at the bottom. When sorting by due date, tasks without due dates always appear at the end of the list.

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<summary>Can I pin a filtered task view to my sidebar?</summary>

Yes. After setting your desired filters (assignees, teams, date range, etc.), click the pin icon to save this filtered view to your sidebar for quick access.

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<summary>What's the difference between a task and a subtask?</summary>

* A **task** is a standalone item or a conversation that has been assigned
* A **subtask** is a task created within a conversation (linked to a parent conversation)

Subtasks appear both in the parent conversation's task list and in your main Tasks views. This is useful for breaking down larger projects into individual action items.

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<summary>Will I get notifications for task changes?</summary>

Yes, if you have task notifications enabled in your settings. You'll be notified when:

* A task is assigned to you
* Someone completes a task
* Someone marks a task as in progress
* Task assignees are changed

You can configure these notifications in **Settings** → **Notifications**.

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<summary>Can I filter tasks by multiple assignees or teams?</summary>

Yes. Click the filter button in the Tasks view and select multiple assignees or teams. Tasks matching any of your selections will be shown.

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