Ordo Todo

User Guide

Everything you need to master Ordo Todo

Task Management

Task Management

Master your daily to-do list with powerful task features.

The Basics

Tasks are the fundamental building blocks of Ordo Todo. Each task can be as simple as "Buy groceries" or as complex as "Design new website homepage" with subtasks, attachments, and comments.

Creating a Task

Quick Add

Press N (outside text fields) or Cmd/Ctrl + N anywhere to create a new task

Or click the "+" button in any project to add a task directly to that project.

Task Features

Click on any task to open the detail panel and access these powerful features:

Subtasks

Break complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps

Due Dates

Set deadlines and get timely reminders

Priorities

Mark tasks as Low, Medium, High, or Urgent

Time Estimates

Plan your day by estimating task duration

Attachments

Add files, links, and references to tasks

Comments

Collaborate with notes and discussion

Task Statuses

Tasks move through these statuses as you work on them:

To DoIn ProgressCompletedCancelled

Priority Levels

Use priorities to focus on what matters most:

Low- Nice to do, no rush
Medium- Should be done soon
High- Important and time-sensitive
Urgent- Do this immediately!

Pro Tip: Use the Eisenhower Matrix view to automatically sort tasks by urgency and importance. Find it in the View menu!