Overview of the Main User Interface

The top bar on the main user interface. From the Headerbar, you can create a new task, quickly change a task's start date, and access the Open, Actionable, and Closed view modes. You can also enable the Search option and access the Main Menu.

Tasks are viewable from three different modes: Open, Actionable, and Closed. You can toggle between these modes on the Headerbar. All tasks are displayed in the Open view mode. Tasks that you can work on right now, without a future start date, are displayed in the Actionable view mode. Tasks that are marked as done or dismissed are displayed in the Closed view mode.

The Main Menu is accessed from the hamburger menu on the Headerbar. From the Main Menu, you can manage your view by using the options to open and close the Sidebar as well as collapse and expand all tasks. You can also access the Plugins, Preferences, Keyboard Shortcuts, Help, and About options.

Enable the Search field by clicking the magnifying glass icon on the Headerbar. Search for tasks using GTG's Search Syntax. You can also save search queries.

Enable the Sidebar from the Main Menu. You can view all tasks, saved searches, tasks with no tags, and tasks by individual tag in the Sidebar. Results are displayed in the Task Browser.

Manage your tasks within the Task Browser. Tasks are displayed based on the selected view mode. You can sort tasks by Start date and Due date by clicking the column titles at the top of the browser. Right-click a selected task to view quick-edit options. Double-click a task to open the Task Editor window. When you first use GTG, a few sample tasks are available in the Task Browser to help you understand the application.

Quickly create a task from this field. See Using the Quick Add Entry.