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Tasks

Using the Tasks feature is a great way of keeping track what you want to do. It's already supported by
Github-flavored markdown, however Notenote takes it to the next level.

You can create tasks by creating a checkbox with square brackets with a space inbetween, such as [ ].
To complete a task, put an X into the box, like so: [x] or [X].

Tasks must always appear in a bulleted or numbered list. Brackets outside a list
don't count.

- [ ] This is a task
- [X] A second class already completed

[ ] This is not a task

Result:

  • [ ] This is a task
  • [X] A second class already completed

[ ] This is not a task

Due dates

Task due dates are a unique feature to Notenote. With it, you can set due dates on a task. After all, if something
doesn't come with any deadline, is it important to do after all?

The simplest way to set a due date on a task is to add due DATE at the end, such as this:

- [ ] Discuss project details with @Martin due 2022-05-29

Plain language due dates

Notenote allows you to define due dates in plain language. Think of this as a macro, because when you save your
note, it is converted to a specific date. For example, if on the 29 May 2022, you create a task like this:

- [ ] Discuss project details with @Martin due tomorrow

It will be rewritten and saved like this:

- [ ] Discuss project details with @Martin due 2022-05-30

The following due expressions are supported:

  • due today
  • due tomorrow
  • due this week
  • due next week
  • due in 3 months

As an adjective, this or next can be used. This always refers to the current or next time unit
you specify. Time units day, week, month and year are supported with plural forms days,
weeks, etc. being equally valid.

Notenote is a business tool and therefore weeks are treated a bit special. It is assumed that your work
week ends on a Friday, so when you write:

- [ ] Discuss project details with @Martin due this week

the due date on the task will be set to Friday end of day on the current week.

My tasks

You can track your tasks in the My tasks menu, which will list them in order
of priority (most of the time), with tasks that are due sooner being on top.

  • You can use the arrow icon to jump to the note where the task was created.
  • You can complete a task straight from the menu. This will edit your note and add the X.
  • Completed notes are shown crossed out to reward you for your honest day of work.