Todoist is a flexible tool with a lot of more or less hidden features. Here is a list of Todoist tips, possibly with a bunch of things you didn’t know was possible in Todoist.
- Todoist View Completed Tasks List
- Todoist Show Completed Tasks By Default
- Todoist View Completed Tasks Free
- Todoist Assign A Task
Todoist tips no 1: Group your tasks with a heading
Start the task name with an asterisk followed by a space. “* Meeting preparations” This will create a Todoist task without the usual circle in front of it.
Todoist tips no 2: Bookmark your list of completed tasks
I would like to view all tasks in todoist sorted by priority. The view all filter on my phone app does this, but the one on my computer sorts by project, then by priority. I would like a filter on my computer that lists all tasks in all projects sorted only by priority, not project and then priority. Completing tasks is easily the most satisfying part of using Todoist. And if you complete a task you didn't mean to, or need to bring a completed task back, you've got the ability to uncomplete tasks, too. Completing a task. Completing a task on your to-do list in Todoist can be done in one simple step.
- Group your tasks with a heading. Start the task name with an asterisk followed by a space.
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Do you like to look at the list of completed tasks at the end of the day, or during your GTD weekly review? Add the link to your favorites/bookmarks in your browser. Here is the link: https://todoist.com/app?lang=en#activity%2Fnull%2Fnull%2Fitem%3Acompleted
Todoist tips no 3: Copy and paste images directly into a comment
Yes, it’s as simple as that just copy and paste a picture into a comment in Todoist.
Todoist tips no 4: Work with multiple tasks
You can select multiple tasks by holding down the Shift or Ctrl key in Windows. By using the menu at the top, you can change projects, date and priority. From the More menu, you can also duplicate, archive, delete or change labels (contexts).
Todoist tips no 5: Use emojis
Todoist supports the use of emojis in project titles, task titles, task comments, and label titles.
Supported emojis can be found here:
Todoist tips no 6: Get good at using filters
Filters in Todoist is a powerful tool that can help you to both get an overview of the big picture, as well as to laser focus on what is important right now. Read my blog post to learn more.
The ultimate guide to Todoist filters
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Todoist tips no 7: Add multiple tasks by using copy and paste
What is the easiest way to add multiple tasks to Todoist? Use a text editor.
- Start by making a list in your favorite text editor. It can be Word, TextPad, Evernote, or any other application.
- Make a list with each task on a separate line. Use hard return (Enter).
- Copy the text.
- Click + Add Task in Todoist. You then get a question, “Do you want to add X tasks?”
- Answer “Yes”. (If you answer “No” the text will be pasted as a continuous text in a single task.)
Todoist tips no 8: Make a heading with a colon
Create a task in Todoist followed by a “:”. This will create a task without the usual circle in front of it, followed by a colon. This is also a great way to make a heading for a list of subtasks.
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Todoist tips no 9: Create location-based reminders
Want to be reminded of something when you arrive a work? No problem. In Todoist you can set up reminders that are triggered when you leave or when you enter a location. See https://support.todoist.com/hc/en-us/articles/205348301-Reminders for how to set this up on different platforms.
Todoist tips no 10: Use project comments
Project comments is a very useful way to provide high-level comments about a project. You’ll find the project comments icon to the right of the project name.
Todoist tips no 11: Make it easy to use a project as a template
Re-using a project is easy using the project templates function. One way to speed up this process is to add the web link to a project in the project comments of the same project. To do this, do the following:
- Open the project you want to use as a template.
- In the top-righthand corner, click on the project actions icon.
- Select “Export as a template”.
- Click on the button “Export as shareable URL”.
- Select “Copy link to clipboard” and close the dialogue box.
- Click on the project comments icon.
- Paste the link and Click “Add comment”.
Now, all you have to do to re-use this project is to click on the link in the project comments and choose which project to import into.
The above example is for the web version, for other platforms, see https://support.todoist.com/hc/en-us/articles/208821185-Import-Export
Todoist tips no 12: Format text as bold or italic
Task titles, project titles, and comments can be formatted as bold, italic, or both. The formatting is done by using asterisks (*)
- Italic: “* Text *” = Text
- Bold: “** Text **” = Text
- Italic and bold: “*** Text ***” = Text
Todoist tips no 13: Insert links
Todoist support the use of links in project titles, task titles, and task comments. To insert a link, use this format:
“http://www.dandywithlens.com/ (The worlds best blog)” = The worlds best blog
Todoist tips no 14: Use keyboard shortcuts
38 keyboard shortcuts that will improve productivity in Todoist and Evernote
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Todoist tips no 15: Insert code in comments
If you need to insert code in the comments text, this is the way to do it:
- Inline code: ‘Insert code’
- Code block: ”’Insert code”’
Related
Todoist is a great app for many reasons – but some of the features can be difficult to find.
Todoist View Completed Tasks List
Viewing completed tasks is one of those features that took me some time to figure out and I get asked how to view completed tasks from time to time.
Todoist Show Completed Tasks By Default
You can watch this short video to see exactly how to do it – there are 2 main ways to see your completed tasks.
Todoist View Completed Tasks Free
However, if you aren’t a premium user you are somewhat limited as you cannot see ALL completed tasks.
Todoist Assign A Task
That shouldn’t stop you from using this great app though, and if you’re a productivity oriented person who likes to use the method of completed task review one a daily or weekly basis you should really ante up for the premium app – it’s a couple of dollars per month and well worth it.