Import Tasks into Quire via Copy and Paste Permalink

You can quickly import tasks into Quire by copying and pasting content from documents, spreadsheets, emails, or even other Quire projects. This method helps you migrate work efficiently without re-entering tasks one by one.

Import Tasks from Text Lists

You can copy bullet lists from tools like Word, Notepad, or email clients (such as Gmail) and paste them directly into Quire as tasks.

1. Select your bullet list in Word, Notepad, or an email.
2. Press Ctrl + C (Windows) or ⌘ + C (Mac) to copy the content.
3. Open your Quire project and click on the task where you want to paste the list.
4. Right-click and select Paste, or press Ctrl + V (Windows) / ⌘ + V (Mac).
5. Review the preview and click Paste to confirm.

Read more on our blog about migrating to Quire via copy & paste.

Import Tasks from Excel or Google Sheets

You can paste tables from Excel or Google Sheets directly into Quire’s Table view to create multiple tasks at once.

1. Make sure your spreadsheet header names match Quire fields (for example, Task Name, Due Date).
2. Confirm that any required custom fields already exist in your Quire project.
3. Copy the table from Excel or Google Sheets.
4. Open your Quire project and switch to Table view.
5. Press Ctrl + V (or ⌘ + V) to paste.
6. In the popup, choose whether to paste items as root tasks or subtasks, then confirm.

Copy Tasks Between Quire Projects

Yes. You can copy data directly from one Quire project’s Table view and paste it into another project.

Before pasting, make sure:

• The header names match between both projects.
• The custom field formats in the destination project match the source project.

Once aligned, simply copy the rows from the source project’s Table view and paste them into the target project to transfer tasks smoothly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I import tasks into Quire by copy and paste?

Copy a bullet list from Word, Notepad, or an email, click a task in your Quire project, and press Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac). Review the preview and click Paste to confirm.

How do I paste spreadsheet data from Excel or Google Sheets into Quire?

Switch your project to Table view, then paste with Ctrl+V (⌘+V). In the popup, choose whether to add items as root tasks or subtasks, then confirm.

Do column headers need to match when pasting from Excel or Google Sheets into Quire?

Yes. Header names must match Quire field names exactly (for example, Task Name, Due Date). Custom fields must already exist in the Quire project before pasting.

Can I copy tasks from one Quire project and paste them into another?

Yes. Copy rows from the source project’s Table view and paste into the target project’s Table view. Header names and custom field formats must match between both projects.