Tasks

Updated till version 1.6.9

Create a task

Create and customize tasks in VNCtask with options to set dates, prioritize, assign users, and more.

1. Tap the plus icon at the bottom.
2. Enter a task name.
3. Set a Start Date and Due Date: choose from the list or pick a custom date.
4. Set Priority, Project, and Assignee.
5. For recurring tasks, tap Repeats and choose an option.

6. Organize the task:

   • Add to a list under Lists.
   • Set Estimated Time.
   • Add Tags, Location, and a Description.

7. Add Watchers if needed.

8. Tap the checkmark at the bottom.

Once the task is created, you can view it in the New or All sections.

Edit a task

1. Tap the down arrow and select All tasks.

   • You can also tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner and navigate to Tasks > All tasks.

2. Search for a required task and tap it.

   • You can also check the box next to a required task and then tap the kebab menu icon on a toolbar at the top of the page. Select specific properties to edit, such as priority, dates, location, or watchers.

3. Tap the pencil icon to open the task editor.

4. Make your changes.
5. To access additional options (e.g., reminders, attachments, or URLs), tap Add Fields.
6. Tap the checkmark at the bottom.

Mark a task as completed

1. Tap the down arrow and select All tasks.

   • You can also tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner and navigate to Tasks > All tasks.

2. Search for a required task and tap it.

   • You can also check the box next to the required task and tap the mark as completed icon on a toolbar at the top of the page.

3. Tap the mark as completed icon on a toolbar at the top of the page.

Once the task is completed, you can view it in the "Completed" section.

Duplicate a task

1. Tap the down arrow and select All tasks.

   • You can also tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner and navigate to Tasks > All tasks.

2. Search for a required task and tap it.

   • You can also check the box next to the required task, tap the kebab menu icon on a toolbar at the top of the page and then select Duplicate Task.

3. Tap the duplicate icon on a toolbar at the top of the page.

4. When prompted, tap OK confirming that you want to duplicate the task.

You should see that there are 2 same tasks in the list.

Delete a task

If you delete a task, you will not be able to restore it.

1. Tap the down arrow and select All tasks.

   • You can also tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner and navigate to Tasks > All tasks.

2. Search for a required task and tap it.

   • You can also check the box next to the required task and tap the trash bin icon on a toolbar at the top of the page.

3. Tap the trash bin icon on a toolbar at the top of the page.

4. When prompted, tap Delete confirming that you want to delete the task.

Add a comment to a task

VNCtask offers comments on tasks. With this feature, you can trace the whole task. You can mention users by using @name and the mentioned user(s) will get a notification.

1. Tap the down arrow and select All tasks.

   • You can also tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner and navigate to Tasks > All tasks.

2. Search for a required task and tap it.

3. Under the "Comments" section, enter your comment.

   • You can also mention users by using @name and the mentioned user(s) will get a notification.

4. Tap the send button .

Sort/ filter task

You can sort and filter tasks by due date, priority, task name, start date, status, or created date.

1. Tap the down arrow and select All tasks.

   • You can also tap the hamburger menu icon in the upper left corner and navigate to Tasks > All tasks.

2. Tap the down arrow next to Order/Filter.

3. Select a preferred option:

   • Use Sort to reorder tasks based on your chosen criteria (e.g., by due date or priority).
   • Use Filter to display only tasks that meet specific conditions (e.g., tasks marked as "Completed").