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How to Create a Task from an Email in Gmail
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By Heinz Tschabitscher Heinz Tschabitscher Writer University of Vienna A former freelance contributor who has reviewed hundreds of email programs and services since 1997. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 28, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail What to Know
Open an email or select it in the message folder. Choose More menu > Add to Tasks. Select the task, delete existing text, enter a name.Edit a task: From the right pane, select Tasks > Edit Details. Add, remove, or change any information in the task.Select Add Subtasks to add a subtask to a task. If you use Gmail as your primary email account and calendar, you can save time by turning an email message into a task. Tasks allow you to create lists, add notes, set due dates, and just generally stay organized. Create a Task from an Email in Gmail
Follow these instructions to change an email message into a task, allowing you to keep track of to-do lists and other items. Open the desired email or select it in the message list. From the menu at the top of the message window, select More (three vertical dots). Select Add to Tasks. Or, use the keyboard shortcut Shift+T. The Task pane opens and the task is highlighted in yellow at the top of the list. Select the task, delete the existing text, then enter a descriptive name. To keep your tasks organized, move the task or make it a subtask of another task. Subtasks make it possible to link a single task to multiple messages. To open the message related to an item in Gmail Tasks, select Related email in the title of the task on the task list. Attaching an email to a task doesn't remove it from your Inbox or prevent you from archiving, deleting, or moving the message. The email remains attached to the task until you remove the message, but you're free to handle it outside of Tasks as you normally would. Edit the Task
Here's how to edit the details of a to-do item in Gmail Tasks: Select Tasks in the right pane of the Gmail window to view your tasks. Select Edit Details next to the task you want to edit. Add, remove, or change any information in the task. Select Add Subtasks to add a subtask to a task. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Manage Your Tasks in Gmail How to Create a Gmail Alias The 10 Best To-Do List Apps of 2022 Learn How to Properly Redirect an Email in Outlook How to Use Google Tasks in Gmail and Google Calendar How to Email Undisclosed Recipients in iPhone Mail How to Retrieve Archived Emails in Gmail How to Insert a Link in an Email With Mac OS X Mail How to Forward Multiple Emails in Gmail How to Schedule an Email in Gmail 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 How to Quote Text From an Original Email When Replying in Yahoo Mail How to Recover Missing Emails in Gmail How to Save Contact Information From an iPhone Email How to Send a New Email With iPhone Mail App How to Reply to an Email in Yahoo Mail Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies