Inline Assigning Shortcuts in Quire Permalink

You can quickly update tasks in Quire by typing shortcuts directly into the task name. Use @, #, <, !, ^, and > to add assignees, tags, dates, priority, sublists, or transfer tasks—all without opening the detail panel.

Inline Assign a Task

How do I assign a task inline using @?

To assign a task to a team member, type @ while editing the task name and choose a member from the list.

Note: Adding another assignee will add them, not replace the existing ones.

Assign a task inline in Quire using the @ shortcut to select team members from the list

Inline Set a Date & Time

How do I set dates or times inline using <?

To quickly set a date or time, type < while editing the task name and choose from the date/time menu.

Inline date setting in Quire using the < shortcut to pick a due date

What date formats can I type inline?

You can enter natural language dates or structured dates:

  • <04/30;> → Start date: April 30
  • <04/30;05/05> → Start: April 30, Due: May 5
  • <today>, <tomorrow>, <next week>, <Monday>
  • <04/30 13:00> → Due: April 30 at 13:00
  • <today 15:00> → Due: today at 15:00
  • <Monday 20:00> → Due: next Monday at 20:00
  • <+1d>, <+1w>, <+1m> → Add 1 day/week/month
  • <+5> or <-5> → Add/remove n days from today

Tip: You can also use these formats in the task’s date picker.

Quire date picker showing options to add or remove days for start and due dates

Which date formats are allowed?

If your month is entered before the day, the input allowed:

  • Apr 30, 2020
  • Apr 30
  • 4/30/2020
  • 4/30
  • 4-30-2020
  • 4-30
  • 4.30.2020
  • 4.30

If your day is entered before the month, the input allowed:

  • 30 Apr 2020
  • 30 Apr
  • 30/4/2020
  • 30/4
  • 30-4-2020
  • 30-4
  • 30.4.2020
  • 30.4

Inline Add a Tag

How do I tag a task inline using #?

To assign a tag, type # while editing the task and select a tag from the list.

Note: Adding another tag will add to existing tags—nothing will be overwritten.

Inline tag assignment in Quire using the # shortcut to add tags to a task

Inline Add a Priority

How do I set a priority inline using !?

To set a priority, type ! and pick from the list.

Priority levels:

  • !1 = High
  • !2
  • !3
  • !4 = Low

Inline priority setting in Quire using the ! shortcut to assign priority levels

Inline Add a Task to a Sublist

How do I add a task to a sublist inline using ^?

To add a task to a sublist for a task, type ^ and choose the sublist.

Inline add to sublist in Quire using the ^ shortcut to choose a sublist

Inline Transfer a Task to Another Project

How do I move a task inline using >?

To transfer a task to another project or to My Tasks, type > and select the target project.

Inline task transfer in Quire using the > shortcut to move a task to another project or to My Tasks

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