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...

Set up the Do Today List

Astrid automatically includes current and overdue tasks in your Today list (upper left menu). Order of tasks in this list is Auto sorted by due dates. Older overdue task appear at the top, and tasks with a due date of today appear at the bottom.

Set Up the Weekly Review List

In Astrid, no special setup is needed for the Weekly Review list. Follow these steps each time you need to see the Weekly Review list.

“Set Up Your Hotlist”

Hotlist views are automatic in Astrid. No special setup is needed. Each time you need to see your Hotlist, follow these instructions.

“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.