Multiple Contexts

Donedesk allows you to assign multiple tags and multiple workspaces to any task. Use this feature liberally, it is extremely powerful.

Action Contexts

In Donedesk, action contexts are tags with no special starting character, like: Calls, Grocery, Bookstore. Use short names. If an action context should be shared, use a workspace instead of a tag. Example: Errands. A shared errands list is a powerful thing! Anyone can...

1-1 Contexts

Use to gather unassigned items by person for discussion in one-on-one meetings or ad hoc conversations. (Start with “1”: 1Fred, 1Josie, 1Lisa.) 1-1 contexts are different from Donedesk contacts, which automatically gather and track assigned items.

Major Context Lists

View by Tags In Donedesk, view all tasks for a major context by clicking Tasks To Do on the left side of the screen and selecting By Tag. Choose the tag for your major life context from the list. If the major context does not appear in that list, start typing...