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Dialog: Create Task

How to Open

  • In Planner: “New task” / “+” (board column, grid)
  • Opens the task detail dialog (create)

Also in chat: context menu → Save as task (often Microsoft Planner: title, plan, bucket) — a shorter separate dialog.

Fields

FieldRequiredDescription
TitleYesTask name
Plan + BucketYes when plans existTarget plan and column (Microsoft/Sparks Planner)
Due dateNoIncluding time where supported
AssignmentsNoAssign people
DescriptionNoDetails / checklists
PriorityNoUrgent … Low
ProgressNoPercent / status
Labels/categoriesNoWhen supported

You may need to create a plan first if none exist.

Bucket Selection (Microsoft Planner)

  • Buckets = Kanban board columns (e.g. "To Do", "In Progress")
  • Select target bucket when creating
  • Task appears immediately in chosen column

Provider Selection

With multiple task backends (Microsoft Planner, Nextcloud, OX):

  • Choose target provider
  • Task is created there
  • Default provider can be set in Settings

Workflow

  1. Click "+ Add task"
  2. Enter title (required)
  3. Optionally set due date, assignment, bucket
  4. Add description and priority if needed (provider-dependent)
  5. Choose provider (when multiple)
  6. Create

📸 Screenshot: Create task