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How to Access Gmail Tasks on Your Phone or in Your Browser

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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 August 5, 2021 Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Wichita Technical Institute Jonathan Fisher is a CompTIA certified technologist with more than 6 years' experience writing for publications like TechNorms and Help Desk Geek. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Email Gmail Yahoo! Mail

What to Know

On mobile devices, use the Google Tasks app.For desktops and laptops, access Google Tasks in Gmail.To access in Gmail, select the Tasks icon (diagonal line and dot) on the right side. A window should slide out displaying your lists. This article explains how to access Gmail Tasks on your phone or browser. Instructions apply regardless of mobile OS or browser. Any changes you make to the list sync across all your devices. Tasks to which you assign dates appear on your Google Calendar, too.

Using Google Tasks on Mobile Devices

To use Google Tasks on your phone or tablet, download the free Google Tasks app from Google Play (for Android and Chrome devices) or from the App Store (for Apple devices). From there, using Google Tasks is quite simple: Enter your Google credentials to log into the Google Tasks app on your mobile device. View the list of existing tasks. To mark a task as complete, tap the circle next to it. That task will then be crossed out and moved to Completed. To add tasks, hit the plus sign at the bottom of the screen. Tap the menu button at the bottom left corner of the screen to create and name additional lists. To rename or delete a list, or to delete all the completed tasks go into the menu button on the right.

Access Google Tasks in Gmail on Your Computer

To enter or view tasks on your computer, visit Gmail, Calendar, or an open document in Docs, Sheets, or Slides. Then: From the icons along the right side of the screen, select the one with a diagonal line and dot (the bottom icon). A window will slide out from the right that contains your lists. Click the icon next to Add a task to make a menu appear; From here, you can sort, rename, and delete your lists. 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 The 10 Best To-Do List Apps of 2022 How to Manage Your Tasks in Gmail How to Use Google Tasks in Gmail and Google Calendar Gmail Won't Load? How to Fix It How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Find Out Who (or What) Is Accessing Your Gmail How to Use Google Sheets How to Add an Image to Your Gmail Signature How to Run a Google Security Checkup How to Schedule an Email in Gmail How to Set Up a New Android Phone Set Up an Out-of-Office Vacation Response in Gmail How to Delete Cookies in Every Major Browser How to Access Gmail in iPhone Mail Search History: How to View or Delete It How to Change Your Gmail Theme 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