How to Add an Email to Google Tasks

Google Mail (Gmail) allows you to add an email to your Google Tasks list. When you do this, a new task item will appear in your Tasks list with the your email's subject line and a link to the email. This feature also allows you to create due dates and notes for the associated email. For more information on how to use Google Tasks, see the Atomic Learning tutorial for Google Tasks. 

Add an Email to Your Google Tasks List

1. Log in to your Google Mail account.
2. Check the box next to the desired email(s). Near the top of the screen, click the "add to Tasks" button that looks like a checkmark in a circle.

View Your Google Tasks List

1. On the right side of the page, there is a vertical bar of Add-Ons. Click the blue circle with a checkmark.

Edit a Task Item's Details

1. Follow the instructions to "View Your Google Tasks List".
2. Once the Tasks pane is open on the right side of the page, click on the task you would like to edit.
3. From there, you can edit the Task's details and data and view the associated email.