Use the task view to manage tasks in Todoist

Available for

  • Beginner
  • Pro
  • Business

To keep track of your tasks effectively, you need to pay attention to all the details. So when a task has a date, project, priority, label, set of sub-tasks, comments and more, it’s handy to manage everything in one place. 

Task view lets you do just that! Here’s how it works:

Task view

In Todoist, click a task to open the task view. 

In this view, you can:

  • Go to the task’s project by clicking the project name at the top.
  • Go to the task's section by clicking the section name at the top.
  • If you're viewing a sub-task, you will see its parent task above the task name. Click on the parent task's name to open it in task view.
  • If you're viewing a sub-task, click the sub-task indicator icon to view other sub-tasks below its parent task.
  • Edit the task name by clicking the task name field.
  • Add a task description (or edit an existing task description) by clicking the Description field below the task name.
  • Move to the previous/next task by clicking the chevron buttons at the top.
  • Set a date (and time) by clicking Date + on the right-hand side.

  • Add a deadline by clicking Deadline on the right hand side.

  • (Only available in shared projects) Assign the task by clicking Assignee + on the right-hand side.
  • Move the task to a different project and/or section by clicking the project name on the right-hand side.
  • Add labels via the Labels + option on the right-hand side.
  • Add reminders via the Reminders + option on the right-hand side.
  • Set the priority via theweb_flag-outline.svg flag icon on the right-hand side.
  • Get the link to the task via the web_three-dots.svgthree dots icon → Copy link to task.
  • Duplicate the task via the web_three-dots.svgthree dots icon → Duplicate task.
  • Complete recurring tasks and reschedule them to their next occurrence via theweb_three-dots.svg three dots icon → Complete.
  • Complete recurring tasks forever via theweb_three-dots.svg three dots icon → Complete forever.
  • Get the email address of a task to forward emails to it via theweb_three-dots.svgthree dots icon → Add comments via email.
  • View the task's activity including who created the task (only available in shared projects) and when it was created via the web_three-dots.svgthree dots icon → View task activity.
  • Delete the task via the web_three-dots.svgthree dots icon → Delete task.

  • Open the task in a new window via the three dots icon → Open in new window.

  • View, edit, and add sub-tasks in the Sub-tasks field.
  • Open the task view for a sub-task by clicking on the sub-task you wish to edit.
  • View and add comments in the Comments field.

FAQ

Can I edit or delete an entry from the task activity log in the task activity view?

No, it’s not possible to edit or delete any items from the activity log.

Can I edit a completed task in the task view?

No, the task will need to be uncompleted before you can make any changes to it.

Is it possible to reorder sub-tasks in the task view?

Yes, you can drag and drop sub-tasks to the new location. 

Can I add comments via the task view if I’m on the free plan?

Yes, you can add comments and upload attachments (up to 5 MB). 

I’m on the free plan, can I view the activity log?

Yes, you can view your 1-week activity history.