Setting a Task Timeline

What it does

The Timeline section of a task lets you set when work should start, when it must be done, and if there's a hard deadline time. These dates drive the smart views (Overdue Tasks, Due Today, Tomorrow's Tasks) and feed into calendar integration.

How to use it

1. Open a task (or create a new one).
2. Tap the Timeline section to expand it.

3. Three date/time fields are available:

4. Start Date: tap and select a date from the picker. Label reads "No start date" when unset. Format displayed: 1st January 2025.

5. Due Date: tap and select a date. Label reads "No due date" when unset. Format displayed: 1st January 2025.

6. Deadline Time: tap and select a time (24-hour format, e.g. 14:30). Only relevant if a Due Date is also set.

7. Tap Save (or navigate away) to confirm.

How dates affect task views

Date state	View affected
Due date = today	Appears in Due Today
Due date = tomorrow	Appears in Tomorrow's Tasks
Due date in the past	Appears in Overdue Tasks, marked with an Overdue badge
No due date	Only appears in All Tasks and To Do List

Tips & shortcuts

• Setting a Start Date future-dates a task so it won't clutter your To Do List until work is meant to begin (exact behaviour depends on your view settings, verify with the team).
• The Deadline Time is a separate field from the Due Date; you can have a due date without a deadline time, or set both for stricter scheduling.
• Overdue tasks show a red Overdue badge on the task card so they're easy to spot in any view.