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Overview
Getting Started with Obsidian
Taking Notes and Organization
Advanced Features
Markdown in Obsidian

Tasks in Obsidian

Manage your tasks and to-dos in Obsidian using checkboxes and plugins.

By Kevin McAleer,    2 Minutes

Tasks in Obsidian

Obsidian makes it easy to manage tasks and to-dos right inside your notes. You can use simple Markdown checkboxes for basic lists, or install plugins for advanced task management.

Creating Tasks with Checkboxes

  • To create a task, use - [ ] at the start of a line:
- [ ] Buy groceries
- [ ] Write blog post
- [ ] Review project notes
  • To mark a task as complete, change it to - [x]:
- [x] Buy groceries

Viewing and Organizing Tasks

  • You can add tasks anywhere in your notes—daily notes, project pages, or meeting logs.
  • Use tags (e.g., #todo, #urgent) to group and filter tasks.

The Tasks Plugin

For more advanced features, install the Tasks plugin:

  • Query tasks across your entire vault
  • Filter by tag, due date, or completion status
  • Schedule recurring tasks
  • View tasks in a dedicated pane

Example query:

```tasks
not done
tag: #urgent

```

Tips

  • Use daily notes to keep track of what you need to do each day
  • Review completed tasks regularly to track your progress
  • Combine tasks with links and tags for powerful project management

With Obsidian, you can keep all your tasks and notes in one place—customize your workflow to fit your needs!

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