Multiple Contexts

Things uses Area (single value) as the major context and the Tag field (multiple values) for all other types of contexts. Different context types start with different characters to keep them distinct and grouped.

Assigning Contexts to Tasks

Assign a major context: Drag and drop task (main screen) to the appropriate major context (left pane). Assign a minor context: Option 1: Right-click on task. click Tags (pop-up). Click the appropriate context (pop-up). Option 2: Double-click on task. Click the tag...

Major Contexts

In Things, major contexts are Areas in parentheses: (Work), (Personal), (Family).

Meeting Contexts

In Things, meeting contexts are Tags that start with +, like: +Staff, +AllHands, +Managers, +PEC. Use short names.