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Creating a new to-do via the Quick Entry window

While working in other applications, you can show Things' Quick Entry window by using the system-wide keyboard shortcut.

To create a new to-do via the Quick Entry window:

Step 1

No matter what application you are in, press Control-Option-Space bar (this shortcut can be changed in the General pane of Things' preferences).

Step 2

Enter the title, tags, notes, and due date of the to-do.

Step 3

Select the list where the new to-do should be created. (The default list is the Inbox.)

Step 4

Click Save.