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Creating

Creating a new todo in Holltask is simple and fast—just like writing a line in a notepad.

Quick Creation​

The fastest way to create a todo is using the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + M. This opens a new todo right where you are, so you can start typing immediately.

Creating a Todo​

  1. Press Ctrl + M (or hover at the end of the todo list to reveal the create button and click it)
  2. Type your todo title - This is the main thing you need to do
  3. Press Shift + Enter to cycle to the description field if you want to add more details
  4. Press Shift + Enter again to move to the notes field if you need additional context (notes appear in italics)
  5. Press Enter to save the todo

Optional Details​

When creating a todo, you can optionally set:

  • Description - More details about what needs to be done
  • Notes - Additional context or reminders (displayed in italics)
  • Due date - When this needs to be completed
  • Priority - High, medium, or low
  • Category - Organize todos by project or area

But you don't need to fill all of this out—a simple title is enough to get started. You can always come back and add more details later.

The Notepad Feel​

The goal is to make creating todos as frictionless as possible. Just like writing in notepad, you should be able to quickly jot down what you need to do without getting bogged down in forms and fields. Add the details that matter, skip the rest.