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Tasks are the building blocks of every Quire project. You can add them directly in the workspace, Tree view, or detail panel, and break them into subtasks for more detailed planning.

Add a Task

In the Workspace

1. Press T on your keyboard to create a new task.
2. Or click the + icon at the upper-right corner of your workspace.

Sibling Task in Tree View

1. Click the + icon at the far right of the selected task or when hovering over it.
2. Or press Enter on your keyboard to create a new task.

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In the Detail Panel

1. Click the More Options icon in the detail panel.
2. Then select Add task to create a sibling task.

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Add a Subtask

In the Tree View

1. Press Shift + Enter on your keyboard.
2. Or click the at the far right of the parent task.

In the Detail Panel

Click the More Options icon, then choose Add subtask.

Edit a Task

1. Press Ctrl + Enter (or ⌘ + Enter for Mac) to edit a task name.
2. Or double-click on the task name, then press Ctrl + Enter (or ⌘ + Enter for Mac) to save changes.

Tip: If the task name is long, press Space to open the detail panel and see the full name.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a task in Quire?

A task is the basic unit of work in Quire. Each task can include a name, description, assignees, due dates, tags, priority levels, and comments, and can be broken down further into subtasks.

What is a subtask in Quire?

A subtask is a child task nested under a parent task, used to break complex work into smaller steps. Subtasks support the same properties as regular tasks and are displayed in a hierarchical tree structure.

What is a sibling task in Quire?

A sibling task is a new task created at the same level as an existing task. Press Enter on a selected task, or click the + icon at the far right of the task to add one.

What properties can be added to a task in Quire?

Each task supports descriptions, assignees, start and due dates, tags, priority levels, and comments. These are accessible from both the main task list and the detail panel.

What is the Tree view in Quire?

The Tree view is the default project layout, showing tasks and subtasks in a nested hierarchical list. Press Enter to add a sibling task, or Shift+Enter to add a subtask.

What is the detail panel used for when adding tasks in Quire?

The detail panel lets you add sibling tasks or subtasks via the More Options icon while viewing an existing task’s details — useful when you need to add tasks without leaving the current task.

What task editing options are available in Quire?

Double-click a task name or press Ctrl+Enter (⌘+Enter on Mac) to enter edit mode. Press Space to open the detail panel and view a long task name in full.