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DHTMLX To Do List overview

DHTMLX To Do List is an easy to use component for maintaining the tasks. The To Do List widget is a great planning tool that helps to achieve your goals and save the time. The component allows you to create infinite number of projects, add unlimited number of tasks and subtasks there, drag and drop tasks to change their order or priority level, and much more.

To Do List structure​

The interface of the To Do List component consists of two parts: Toolbar and List.

Toolbar​

Toolbar is a top part of the To Do List which includes:

  • a combo control for switching between projects, and searching for the necessary project

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  • a search bar for searching for the needed tasks

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  • a menu for adding a new project, and renaming or deleting a currently active project

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You can change the toolbar structure by adding custom elements or changing the order of the built-in controls. Read more in the Configuration and Customization sections.

List​

The list of tasks is the main part of the To Do List interface intended for adding new tasks, editing, or deleting the existing ones. You can easily configure the appearance of tasks. Read more in the Configuration section.

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Managing tasks​

Adding new tasks​

  • To add a new task into the beginning of the list, click on the + Add task button in the top navigation panel

  • To add a new task under the necessary one, select the task and press Space

  • To add a subtask, add a new task under the selected one and press Tab. Use Shift + Tab to promote the nesting level of the task

  • To copy a task, press Ctrl (Cmd) + C. To paste a task, press Ctrl (Cmd) + V

  • To copy a task down, press Ctrl (Cmd) + D

Editing tasks​

  • To edit a task, double-click on the task record in the list or press Ctrl (Cmd) + Enter. Then, make the changes and press Enter

    It is possible to enter text, numbers, hashtags, dates. For more details, read Supported formats of data.

  • To mark a task as complete/incomplete, press Space or click on the checkbox to the left of the task

  • To collapse/expand a task with subtasks, click on the arrow icon to the left of the task or press Arrow Left/ Arrow Right

  • To set a due date for the task, open the task menu, select Set due date and choose the date via the date picker

  • To change the due date of the task, click the due date shown in the task and choose the necessary date

  • To assign users to the task, open the task menu, hover Assign to and select the necessary users in the dropdown list. To unassign users from the task, unselect them in the dropdown list

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Moving tasks​

  • To move a task withing a project, select the task and press Arrow Up/ Arrow Down
  • To move a task to another project, open the task menu, hover Move to and select the necessary project in the dropdown list

Deleting tasks​

  • To delete a task, select the task and press Backspace/Delete
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For more details about all available keyboard shortcuts, follow the reference

What's next​

Once you have a short overview of To Do List you are ready to learn how to display the component on the page. Follow the directions given in the How to start article.