botbook/src/04-gbui/apps/tasks.md

# Tasks

> **Your personal to-do list**

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## What is Tasks?

Tasks helps you keep track of what you need to do. Add tasks, check them off when done, and stay organized.

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## Adding a Task

1. Type what you need to do in the text box
2. Click **+ Add Task** or press **Enter**

That's it! Your task appears in the list.

### Optional: Add More Details

Before clicking Add, you can:

- **Pick a category** - Work, Personal, Shopping, or Health
- **Set a due date** - Click the calendar icon

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## Completing Tasks

Click the **checkbox** next to any task to mark it done.

Done tasks get a strikethrough and move to the Completed tab.

**Changed your mind?** Click the checkbox again to un-complete it.

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## Task Priority

Click the **star** ⭐ on any task to mark it as important.

Starred tasks appear in the **Priority** tab for quick access.

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## Filtering Your Tasks

Use the tabs at the top to see different views:

| Tab | What You See |
|-----|--------------|
| **All** | Everything |
| **Active** | Tasks not done yet |
| **Completed** | Tasks you finished |
| **Priority** | Starred tasks only |

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## Editing a Task

1. Click on the task text
2. Type your changes
3. Press **Enter** to save or **Escape** to cancel

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## Deleting a Task

Click the **trash icon** 🗑️ on the right side of any task.

**Note:** This cannot be undone!

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## Keyboard Shortcuts

| Press | What Happens |
|-------|--------------|
| `Enter` | Add task (when typing) |
| `Escape` | Cancel editing |

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## Creating Tasks from Chat

You can also create tasks by talking to your bot:

**You:** "Remind me to call John tomorrow"

**Bot:** "✅ Task created: Call John - Due: Tomorrow"

**You:** "What tasks do I have today?"

**Bot:** "You have 3 tasks for today..."

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## Tips

- **Keep it simple** - Short task names are easier to scan
- **Use categories** - Helps you focus on one area at a time
- **Check daily** - Review your Active tasks each morning
- **Celebrate wins** - Look at Completed to see your progress!

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## Troubleshooting

### My task didn't save
- Check your internet connection
- Refresh the page and try again

### I can't find my task
- Check the **All** tab (not just Active)
- Try scrolling down if you have many tasks

### Stats show wrong numbers
- Refresh the page

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## See Also

- [Calendar](./calendar.md) - Tasks with due dates show here too
- [Chat](./chat.md) - Create tasks by talking to your bot