> I'm confused about how to use each part of that Calendar/Task/Notes. My main
> question is: what's the fastest way to create a To Do that will pop up at
> some future day/date, and remind me to get it done? Example: I'm typing this
> morning, and I suddenly remember that I have to call a neighbor about a DSL
> suggestion. Don't want to do it now, but I'd like to do it in 2 days. What
> are the most efficient ways you all are creating this kind of future
> reminder?
My method is:
- Switch to the Task Pane
- Cmd-N for a new task
- Tab into the Due date/Remind fields and set them (do you know that the +/- keys, while you're in those date fields, will increment/decrement the dates? Very handy!)
- Cmd-, opens the Category dialog. Typing the first letter of a category name selects it, the space bar checks it.
So, for your task (assuming you’re reading mail):
- Cmd-5 (go to Tasks)
- Cmd-N
- Type the task name
- Click to set Due Date, hit + twice (or whenever the task is really due)
- Click to set Reminder, hit + twice to increment two days
- Cmd-, and then “p” and space bar (if you want to set this as a Personal category)
It’s pretty efficient, but others probably know some more shortcuts.
--
Sherman
