Major Contexts

Major contexts are Categories with names in parentheses: (Work), (Personal), (Family). This makes them stand out at the top of your master context list, so you are reminded to always assign them to your tasks when processing. Use short, simple names. When it’s...

Meeting Contexts

A context for tasks you will handle in multi-person meetings. (In ToDoList: categories, start with “@”: @Staff, @Managers.)

Assigning Contexts to Tasks

Assign contexts in ToDoList by: Typing them into the Categories box (at the bottom of ToDoList), or Clicking on the drop-down menu and selecting from the list. ToDoList allows you to choose as many categories as you want. When typing in multiple categories, separate...

Multiple Contexts

ToDoList uses Categories for contexts, and you can enter as many as you need. Different context types start with different characters to keep them distinct and grouped.

Contexts

Add or Remove Categories ToDoList uses Categories for your contexts. Assigned categories appear next to the task. You can add or remove categories by selecting the task (click on it) and clicking the Categories drop-down menu below.