> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guide.ellieplanner.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guide.ellieplanner.com/features/tasks.md).

# Tasks

Create, organize, schedule, and complete work in Ellie.

A task in Ellie is more than a title and a checkbox. It can hold the context, timing, schedule, and supporting material you need to actually finish the work.

![Ellie's Power Features panel showing Pomodoro, Attachments, Task Templates, and Analytics in the complete web browser frame on a light green background.](https://3852134662-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FnmZdEkTM0SErtqWxGTII%2Fuploads%2F9BkiCJn45hxxlgguVcMk%2Fellie-web-tasks-overview-green-light-v1-16x9.jpg?alt=media)

## Create a task

Select **Add a task** in the Brain dump, a list, or a day on the Calendar Kanban. Give the task a title, then add only the details that help you act on it.

You can also use [Quick Capture](/features/quick-capture.md) on desktop or create a task by forwarding an email with [Email → Task](/features/tasks/email-greater-than-task.md).

## Organize the work

* [Labels](/features/tasks/labels.md) add a visual category across lists and days.
* [Subtasks](/features/tasks/subtasks.md) break a larger task into concrete steps.
* [Recurring tasks](/features/tasks/recurring-tasks.md) recreate work on a schedule you choose.
* [Task templates](/features/tasks/task-templates.md) save a repeatable starting point for common workflows.
* Rich task notes keep links, lists, and formatted context with the task.

## Decide what happens when

* Schedule a task on the Calendar Kanban to place it on a day.
* Add a [due date](/features/tasks/due-dates.md) when the deadline is different from the day you plan to work on it.
* Add a [priority](/features/tasks/task-priority.md) to make important work easier to spot.
* Drag a task into The Timebox when you want to reserve an exact time on your calendar.

## Plan and track time

* Add an [estimated time](/features/tasks/estimated-actual-time.md) to understand the size of the task and your daily capacity.
* Use the [task timer or Pomodoro](/features/tasks/task-timer.md) while you work. Ellie adds tracked time to the task's Actual time.
* Enter Actual time manually when you tracked the work somewhere else.

## Keep supporting material together

Use [task attachments](/features/tasks/task-attachments.md) for images, documents, and other files that belong with the work.

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Due dates, Priority, Attachments, Task Templates, Pomodoro, and some other advanced capabilities are Power Features. Turn on only the ones you want in **Settings → Power Features**.
{% endhint %}

## Useful web and desktop actions

* Open a task to edit all of its details.
* Right-click a task for actions such as duplicate and delete.
* Drag a task between days or lists to change where it belongs.
* Use Shift-selection when you want to act on several tasks together.