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How to Create a Task in Google Calendar

Add and Manage Tasks in Google Calendar to Organize Your Schedule and Boost Productivity

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How to Create a Task in Google Calendar

Tasks are useful to keep track of what you need to do, and when you need it done.

View Tasks

  1. Make sure the Tasks checkbox under My calendar is checked.
    View Tasks

Now the tasks that have dates assigned to them appear on the calendar grid.

Create a Task

  1. Click the date on the calendar grid where you want to add a task.
  2. Click the Task tab.
  3. Type a name for the task.
  4. (Optional) Add a description for the task.
    Create a Task
  5. (Optional) Select the list you want the task to be part of.
  6. Click Save.
    Create a Task

Edit a Task

  1. Select the task you want to edit.
  2. Click the Edit task button.
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  3. Make your edits to the task.
  4. Click Save.
    View Tasks

Mark a Task as Complete

  1. Select the task you want to mark as complete.
  2. Click the Mark complete button.
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The task is marked as complete.