Multiple Contexts

Astrid uses Lists for all types of contexts. You can create as many as you need, and you can assign multiple contexts (lists) to each task. Different list types start with different characters to keep them distinct and grouped. Assign Multiple Contexts in...

Assigning Contexts to Tasks

To assign contexts to a task in Astrid, assign it to one or more lists: Select a task in your browser by clicking on it. On the right, click Add task to a list… or Add another list… in the Lists field. OR add lists one at a time by typing the name of the...

“Your Weekly Review List”

In Astrid, My Tasks is your Weekly Review list. Click My Tasks. Set Filter to Uncompleted and Sort by to Priority. When viewing this list: Ignore tasks with due dates. Ignore tasks with the S/M context.

“Do Today”

Tasks that you “must do” today should always appear on your Do Today list. There, you can easily focus on them and sure they get done. Astrid automatically identify tasks with due date of Today for you. See also smart dates.

“Do Today”

A way to flag tasks that must be done today. (In Astrid, set the Due Date to today.)