How to Create a Task or To-Do List in Gmail

In keeping with the string of email management tips we've had recently, I thought I'd post yet another! This time, it's about keeping track of to-dos right in Gmail.

My email inevitably reminds me of, or alerts me to things I have to do. I love Gmail's task lists which allow you to create quick and easy to-do lists right from your inbox.

Update: In the new Gmail interface, find your Tasks lists in the dropdown menu here:

Gmail tasks

(I'd like to apologize up front for the poor quality of the audio in this video — it's a bit jumpy — but I think it's still clear enough to understand.)

Can't see the video? Watch it here!

Comments

  1. OMGosh, Amy!! This is brilliant! I have NEVER seen this and I need it SO bad!!! Woot!

  2. WOW! Awesome, I love this. Going to start using it now! Thank you Amy!

  3. Well, what do you know….I never knew there was such a thing…gotta go check that out.
    Thanks for sharing!

  4. AWESOME!!!!! ok, I'm am going to MAKE myself start using my gmail account!! This is why I feel so disorganized…..and gmail has the solutions I need!

  5. LOVE this! Thanks for the video!

  6. I never knew that was there. I'm definately going to try it. Thanks for the tip.
    Loved hearing the kids in the background. My little ones can always be heard when I'm on the phone. Glad I'm not alone.

  7. Amy – I'm new to Gmail and haven't loved it so much. (Don't like how it bundles messages, I don't see the new ones as easily – but I don't clear out my inbox like you do – you're who I want to be!) This helps me understand it better and will save me time. YEAH! Thanks so much!

    Hope you have you and your wonderfulness on our BlogTalkRadio.com/Girlfriendology show!

    THANKS! Debba / Girlfriendology.com

  8. Hi Amy!
    Brilliant but I can't find 'tasks' on the left-hand menu. Any idea where it may be?

    • Right under the Gmail logo and just above the Compose button, you'll see "Mail" with a dropdown arrow next to it. Check there (it's the new interface).

  9. Found it! That's you sending out positive waves!

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