Create a task

You can create and assign tasks to help you manage projects, organize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.

To create a task in a file:

1. Click the Task icon in the right panel.
2. Click the Create Task icon at the top of the Tasks panel to create a new task.
   
3. Add details to your task including a title, description, and due date. Reminders for the task are sent the day of and the day after the due date.
   
4. Begin typing a name in the assignee box to see suggested users in a dropdown list.
5. Select the name you wish to assign the task.
6. Click on the dropdown box under Location to select the section in the document for the task.
7. Click Create Task.

Create a task from Home

You can also view tasks from the Tasks dashboard in Home. On the Tasks tab, you can create a task by clicking the Create Task button.

Clicking the Go to Task button opens the task directly in the assigned file.