Tasks FAQ
Can I create multiple tasks in a single comment?
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)
What are the different task statuses?
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 Shift-click to select a specific status.
Can I assign tasks using @mentions?
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
How do I set a due date using natural language?
When creating a task, you can type natural language dates in the title field. Missive recognizes phrases like:
today,tomorrow,next weekmonday,fridaySpecific dates
The date will be extracted and set as the due date automatically.
How can I convert a comment into a task?
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.
Can I remove the task from a comment?
Yes. Right-click on the task/comment and select Remove task. This converts it back to a regular comment without deleting the comment itself.
How can I group and sort my tasks in the Tasks views?
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.
Where do tasks without due dates appear?
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.
Can I pin a filtered task view to my sidebar?
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.
What's the difference between a task and a subtask?
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.
Will I get notifications for task changes?
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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