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{{DISPLAYTITLE:How to Create To-Do Items}}
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To-Do's are simple tasks that are not linked with an activity. They provide a convenient and simplified way to create a task reminder without further sophistication.
 
To-do items are simple tasks that are not linked with an [[activity]]. They provide a convenient and simplified way to create a reminder without further sophistication.


== 1. Getting Started ==
== 1. Getting Started ==
* Navigate to the ribbon group, proceed to ''Manage'' and click on ''New To-Do''.
* Navigate to the ribbon group, proceed to ''Manage'' and click on ''New To-Do''.


[[File:Step 1 -Create a New To Do.png|none|thumb|300x300px]]
[[File:Step 1 -Create a New To Do.png|none|thumb|300x300px|''New To-Do'' command.]]


== 2. Specify Options ==
== 2. Specify Options ==
The below guide will explain the key steps in creating to-do in the contacts law subscription:  
The below guide will explain the key steps in creating to-do item:  


* '''Description:''' Provide a description of the task
* '''Description:''' Provide a description of the task
* '''Start and Due Times:''' The task will appear on and from the start date. The task will display in red if it has not been completed by the due date.
* '''Start and Due Times:''' The task will appear on and from the start date. The task will display in red if it has not been completed by the due date.
* '''Matter:''' The task can be associated with a [[matter]] if desired.
* '''Matter:''' The task can be associated with a [[matter]] if desired.
* '''Delegation:''' This indicates who the task is delegated to. It will appear on that [[member]] (or group's) task list.
* '''Delegation:''' This indicates who the task is delegated to. It will appear on that [[member]]'s task list. You can also specify a [[Security:Role|role]].
* '''Checklist item:''' The task can be linked to a check-list item on a matter.
* '''Checklist item:''' The task can be linked to a check-list item on a matter.
* '''Priority flags:''' These can be selected for prioritisation. Mark as high or low priority (if desired)
* '''Priority flags:''' These can be selected for prioritisation. Mark as high or low priority (if desired)
* '''Add Notes:''' Include any additional remarks or comments.
* '''Add Notes:''' Include any additional remarks or comments.


[[File:Step 2 - Create a New To Do.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
[[File:Step 2 - Create a New To Do.png|none|thumb|500x500px|To-do item properties.]]


== 3. Final Steps ==
== 3. Final Steps ==
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* Review the details of the task you created and click ''Save & Close.''
* Review the details of the task you created and click ''Save & Close.''


[[File:Step 5 - Create a New To Do.png|none|thumb|500x500px]]
[[File:Step 5 - Create a New To Do.png|none|thumb|500x500px|To-do item properties (details added).]]


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Latest revision as of 11:43, 12 March 2025


To-do items are simple tasks that are not linked with an activity. They provide a convenient and simplified way to create a reminder without further sophistication.

1. Getting Started

  • Navigate to the ribbon group, proceed to Manage and click on New To-Do.
New To-Do command.

2. Specify Options

The below guide will explain the key steps in creating to-do item:

  • Description: Provide a description of the task
  • Start and Due Times: The task will appear on and from the start date. The task will display in red if it has not been completed by the due date.
  • Matter: The task can be associated with a matter if desired.
  • Delegation: This indicates who the task is delegated to. It will appear on that member's task list. You can also specify a role.
  • Checklist item: The task can be linked to a check-list item on a matter.
  • Priority flags: These can be selected for prioritisation. Mark as high or low priority (if desired)
  • Add Notes: Include any additional remarks or comments.
To-do item properties.

3. Final Steps

The below guide will explain the final steps in creating the to-do in the system.

  • Set Recurrence: If the task is to reoccur, you can define recurrence settings
  • Review the details of the task you created and click Save & Close.
To-do item properties (details added).