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Welcome to IdeasToDone!
You’ll find everything you need to know about
Inboxes in IdeasToDone below.
Inboxes Documentation
Welcome to IdeasToDone!
Everything that you need to know about Inboxes in IdeasToDone
can be found on this page.
IdeasToDone Walkthroughs
Below are the Getting Started Walkthroughs. These are longer articles and videos that will get you quickly oriented to IdeasToDone so that you can go through the remaining steps faster.
STEP 1
IdeasToDone OVERVIEW
This is a quick overview that will go through the entire IdeasToDone app to get you oriented to where everything is.
(8 minutes)
Step 2
IdeasToDone TOUR
This overview video will introduce you to the major Views in IdeasToDone as well as the major functions that you’ll likely be using a lot.
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IdeasToDone IN-DEPTH TUTORIAL (Optional)
This tutorial contains an in-depth article about IdeasToDone, as well as several short videos.
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Getting Started
Step By Step
Now that you have a great overview of IdeasToDone, it’s now time to get started with getting everything set up! Below are all the articles from the Getting Started Step-By-Step Guide that pertain to Inboxes and Inbox Tasks.
STEP 5
Add Inboxes
Add Inboxes using QuickAdd. Also try adding Inboxes above or below another Inbox.
(15 seconds)
STEP 6
Rearrange Inboxes
Next, you may want to set up a default Task Type for your Inboxes. While you’re at it, you can also assign a default Persona for your Inboxes.
(30 seconds)
Next, you may want to set up a default Task Type for your Inboxes. While you’re at it, you can also assign a default Persona for your Inboxes.
(30 seconds)
Now add some tasks to the Inboxes you created in Step 5 using QuickAdd.
(30 seconds+)
This overview will show you all of the options you have for organizing and managing your tasks.
(3 minutes)
STEP 12
Editing Your Inbox Tasks
This short tutorial will show you how to set up a due date, priorities, organizers, and personas for a task. (3 minutes)
STEP 13
Using Multi-Edit
Now, let’s see how to use Multi-Edit to assign task settings for multiple selected tasks.
(2 minutes)
STEP 31
Mass Copy Tasks
If you’re ready to see how to mass copy some tasks, check out this short video. If not, go to the next step.
(20 seconds)
STEP 32
Mass Move Tasks
If you’re ready to see how to mass move some tasks, check out this short video. If not, go to the next step.
(20 seconds)
Frequently Asked Questions
Regarding Inboxes
Below are the frequently asked questions and answers to those involving Inboxes.
INBOXES
How many Inboxes can you have in IdeasToDone?
In IdeasToDone you can have an unlimited number of Inboxes.
How many Inboxes can you have in IdeasToDone Basic, the free forever version?
In IdeasToDone Basic, you can have an unlimited number of Inboxes.
How can I rearrange Inboxes?
You can easily rearrange Inboxes by dragging & dropping.
What is an Inbox?
An Inbox can be used for simple lists, random tasks, ideas, temporary lists, grocery lists, and more.
INBOX TASKS
Is there a limitation to the number of tasks I can have in an Inbox?
There is no limit to the number of tasks that you can have in an Inbox, even in IdeasToDone Basic, the free forever version.
Can I have sub-tasks in Inboxes?
No. Inboxes cannot have sub-tasks. Sub-tasks are included in Projects, which is a feature available in IdeasToDone Premium.
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Rearrange Project Tasks
Getting Started Step 19. After you’ve added tasks to a Project List, you can easily rearrange them using drag & drop.
Using Multi-Edit
Getting Started Step 13. Multi-Edit is a way to edit several selected tasks in a single action.
Multi-Edit is available for Inboxes, Projects, and for Smart Lists in Focus View.
Review App Settings
Getting Started Step 4 is to review the app Settings, particularly for the app level defaults for Date and Time. You can make any changes for the defaults that you’d like.
Edit Project Tasks
Getting Started Step 20. Once you’ve added your Project tasks, you can begin setting due dates & times, priorities, and task organizers for any of these tasks.
Editing Project Tasks is very similar to adding Inbox Tasks
Mass Move Tasks
Getting Started Step 32. You can move several tasks in a single action. You can move several tasks from an Inbox or move several tasks from a Project.
Add Project Lists
Getting Started Step 15. Project Lists are geared toward more complex lists of related tasks. There are three ways to add a Project List. Each way is described in this article.
Rearrange Project Folders
Getting Started Step 17. After you’ve added Project Folders (either stand-alone or within other Project Folders), you can easily rearrange them using drag & drop.
Editing Inbox Tasks
Getting Started Step 12. Once you’ve added your Inbox tasks, you can begin setting due dates & times, priorities, and task organizers for any tasks. These settings are optional.
Add Template Folders
Getting Started Step 24. Template Folders are helpful for grouping and organizing your templates. Template Folders can contain Template Lists as well as other Template Folders. A Template Folder that belongs to another Template Folder can be called a Sub-Folder.
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