Manage Your to-Do List With Google Tasks

(Updated: Oct. 10, 2025, 11:27 a.m.)

Having trouble balancing due dates and keeping track of everything on your to-do list?

Try using the Google Tasks tool, which is already built into your Google apps.

In Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Chat: Look for the little blue circle with a white checkmark on the right-hand side. Click it to open your task list.

Adding and Organizing Tasks


Create a New Task


  1. Open the Tasks side panel or mobile app.
  2. Click "Add a task" or the button.
  3. Type a short title for your to-do item.

Add Crucial Details

Click on a task to expand its details:
  • Due Date/Time: Add a date, and optionally a time. This will add the task to your calendar.  You can also set tasks to Repeat daily, weekly, monthly, or annually.
    • If you don't complete a task by the due date, it will roll over on your calendar.
  • Details: Use the description field to add anything else you might need to know, including links
  • Subtasks: Break down big tasks into smaller steps

Screenshot of a google tasks list with generic tasks added

Use Multiple Lists

You can separate your tasks into different lists to keep them organized.
  • Click the down arrow at the top of your Tasks panel, then "Create a new list."
  • You can create separate lists for different projects or responsibilities to track them separately.

Generate a Task From Your Email


  • My favorite feature is clicking on the task icon from an email to add a new task automatically. The task will link back to the email for easy follow-up.

Take Tasks With You Anywhere

There is also a dedicated mobile app for Apple and Android if you'd like to easily track tasks from your phone.