{"id":307810,"date":"2021-07-25T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-25T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/"},"modified":"2021-07-25T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-07-25T15:00:00","slug":"how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Create and Assign Tasks in Google Chat"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f4b6b74d9f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f4b6b74d9f\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/#Add_a_Task_in_Google_Chat_or_Gmail_Online\" >Add a Task in Google Chat or Gmail Online<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/#Assign_a_Task_Online\" >Assign a Task Online<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/#Add_a_Task_in_the_Google_Chat_or_Gmail_Mobile_App\" >Add a Task in the Google Chat or Gmail Mobile App<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/#Assign_a_Task_in_the_Mobile_App\" >Assign a Task in the Mobile App<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-create-and-assign-tasks-in-google-chat\/#Complete_a_Task_in_Google_Chat\" >Complete a Task in Google Chat<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Create and Assign Tasks in Google Chat&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage  alignnone wp-image-735610 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/google-chat-logo-675.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/google-chat-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/google-chat-logo-675.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Chat logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google continues to add collaboration tools to its Chat <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> that make it more appealing to companies and teams. One such feature is the ability to create and assign tasks.<\/p>\n<p>By using Google Chat in a browser, on your mobile device, or through Gmail, you can easily add a task in your chat Room. You can assign these tasks to team members there as well, making it easy as pie to split up duties.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_Task_in_Google_Chat_or_Gmail_Online\"><\/span>Add a Task in Google Chat or Gmail Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Open\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/chat\/\">Google Chat<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/\">Gmail<\/a>\u00a0in your browser to start creating tasks. Make sure that the Room is in full-screen view so that you can see the tabs across the top.<\/p>\n<p>Select the Tasks tab and click \u201cAdd Room Task.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-736286 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TasksTabAddTask-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"On the Tasks tab, click Add Room Task\" width=\"650\" height=\"146\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the details for the task, including a title and, optionally, a description and due date.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AddTaskDetails-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add the task details\" width=\"650\" height=\"227\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you choose to enter a due date, you can also add a time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736285\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TaskDetailsDateTime-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add a due date and time\" width=\"650\" height=\"465\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you finish with the task details, click \u201cAdd.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736284\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AddTask-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Add\" width=\"650\" height=\"100\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The addition of the task will display in the Chat area of your Room. You can click it from there or head back to the Tasks tab to view it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AddedTaskChat-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Added task in Chat history\" width=\"650\" height=\"174\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assign_a_Task_Online\"><\/span>Assign a Task Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>You can assign a task at the time you create it in your Room or afterward. Just click \u201cAssign\u201d in the task details and select or search for a Room member.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736289\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AssignTask-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click Assign in the task details\" width=\"650\" height=\"65\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Remember, you can only assign tasks to members of a Room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736291\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AssignTaskMembers-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a Room member to assign the task\" width=\"650\" height=\"130\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And when you assign a task, this action also displays in the Chat history, just like when you add a task or even create a document within Chat.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Create Documents and Collaborate Directly in Google Chat<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_a_Task_in_the_Google_Chat_or_Gmail_Mobile_App\"><\/span>Add a Task in the Google Chat or Gmail Mobile App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just as easily, you can add a task in the Google Chat mobile app or Gmail app with Chat enabled. Select a Room and tap the Tasks tab at the top. Then, tap the Add Task icon on the bottom right.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-736553 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/TasksTabAdd-GoogleChatMobile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"On the Tasks tab, tap Add\" width=\"299\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Enter the information for the task starting with the title. Select the icon on the left to add details or the one in the center to include a due date. Like in the browser edition, you can add a time for the due date if you wish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736293\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AddTaskDetails-GoogleChatMobile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Add the task details\" width=\"650\" height=\"466\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cSave\u201d when you finish.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-736555 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/SaveTask-GoogleChatMobile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Save\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The task will display in the Chat area of the Room as well as in the Tasks tab. This allows you to access and view the task from either spot.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AddedTaskChatTab-GoogleChatMobile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"View tasks from the Chat or Tasks tabs\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Assign_a_Task_in_the_Mobile_App\"><\/span>Assign a Task in the Mobile App<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Also, just like with Google Chat and Gmail online, you can assign a task in the mobile app when you create it or later.<\/p>\n<p>When you add the task, assign it by tapping the Assignee icon and selecting the Room member.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-736554 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AssignTaskFirst-GoogleChatMobile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"340\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To assign the task after you create it, open the details from the Chat history or Tasks tab. Tap \u201cAssign\u201d and select the Room member.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/AssignTaskLater-GoogleChatMobile.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Assign and pick a Room member\" width=\"464\" height=\"500\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After you assign a task in the mobile app, this action also appears in the Chat history.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complete_a_Task_in_Google_Chat\"><\/span>Complete a Task in Google Chat<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of the app and location in which you use Google Chat, marking a task complete is as simple as clicking or tapping the circle next to it.<\/p>\n<p>When you complete a task, the action appears in the Chat history, and the task moves to the bottom of the Tasks tab in a Completed section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-736299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/CompletedTasks-GoogleChatOnline.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Competed Google Chat tasks\" width=\"650\" height=\"365\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re just starting to use Google Chat or you\u2019re still considering it as a communication option for your company, the task feature might be exactly what you and your team need to get things done. 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