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Working with Tasks in Brite: Comprehensive Guide


Tasks are the backbone of productivity, and Brite offers a versatile platform to manage them efficiently. This article covers everything from creating and managing tasks to customizing them to fit your needs.

Creating and Managing Tasks

1. Creating a Task List: Start by creating a task list to organize your tasks. You can create multiple lists for different areas of your life, such as work, personal, or specific projects.
2. Adding Tasks: Add tasks to your list by tapping the "+" button. You can quickly input the task name and then dive deeper into customization.
3. Editing Tasks: Tap on a task to edit its details. Here you can add more information, adjust due dates, or modify the task's properties.

Customizing Tasks

1. Subtasks: Break down tasks into manageable subtasks. You can rearrange these subtasks to match your workflow.
2. Color and Icon: Customize the appearance of your tasks by changing their color and selecting an icon that represents the task type.
3. Tags: Use tags to categorize tasks for easy filtering and searching.
4. Due Dates and Reminders: Set due dates for your tasks and add reminders to ensure you never miss a deadline.
5. Repetitions: Make a task recurrent by setting up a repetition pattern, like daily, weekly, or custom intervals.
6. Priority and Difficulty: Assign priorities and difficulties to tasks to manage your workload effectively.
7. Time Allocation: Estimate the amount of time needed for a task and enable Focus Mode with a Pomodoro timer to enhance concentration.
8. Transforming Tasks into Goals: Elevate important tasks to goals to track your long-term objectives.
9. Notes and Attachments: Add detailed descriptions and attach files directly to tasks for comprehensive context.
10. Sharing and Widget Display: Share tasks with team members or display them on your main screen using widgets like "Private Tasks" or "Work Tasks."

Advanced Task Management

1. Project Tasks: Create tasks within projects to manage project-specific activities.
2. Completed Tasks Visibility: Choose to show or hide completed tasks on your main screen for a cleaner view.
3. Shifting Uncompleted Tasks: Automatically or manually shift overdue tasks to today to keep your list up-to-date.
4. Bulk Actions: Select multiple tasks for group editing, like changing dates or deleting tasks.
5. Recycle Bin: Deleted tasks move to the bin, where they can be restored or permanently deleted.

Customizing and Expanding Task Management in Brite

Brite is designed to offer flexibility and efficiency in managing your tasks. By default, a task widget is added to your main screen, which serves as an accessible place to manage your tasks. Here's how you can customize and expand your task management capabilities within Brite:
1. Customizing the Default Task Widget: The default task list widget on your main screen can be fully customized to suit your preferences. You can rename it, change its icon, and even set a cover image to make it visually distinct and aligned with its purpose.
2. Adding a Second Task List: Beyond the default widget, Brite offers a "Work Tasks" widget available from the widget gallery. This allows you to maintain separate lists for your personal and work-related tasks, helping you organize your tasks better.
3. Renaming and Customizing Task Lists: Both the "Private Tasks" and "Work Tasks" lists can be renamed and customized. You can choose different icons and cover images for each to visually differentiate them on your main screen.
4. Creating Projects as Task Lists: For more comprehensive task management, Brite allows you to create projects. Each project can act as a separate task list, where you can name it according to its theme or goal and add tasks related to that project. This feature is particularly useful for managing tasks that are part of larger initiatives or goals.
5. Versatile Task Management: Whether you're managing daily chores, work assignments, or project milestones, Brite's task management system is designed to accommodate your needs. With the ability to customize task lists and leverage projects for organizing tasks, Brite provides a robust platform for keeping your tasks in order.
Brite’s approach to task management is designed to accommodate various workflows and preferences. Whether you’re juggling daily chores or managing complex projects, Brite’s task management tools are tailored to ensure that you stay organized, focused, and productive. With customizable features and intuitive design, Brite transforms task management into a seamless and enjoyable experience.