Add to Tasks turns an email into a to-do without leaving your inbox. Select a message, press Shift + T, and it drops straight into Google Tasks with a link back to the original, so follow-ups never get buried under newer mail.
CMDK transforms your Gmail into a keyboard first experience, not just transforming existing Gmail keyboard shortcuts but also adding new ones for you to be 2x faster at email. CMDK also adds a command bar, natural language snooze, split inbox with Tabs, one-click email nuke, and easy account switching tools. It reduces your reliance on the mouse, getting you into a state of flow as you use Gmail everyday.
Add to Tasks Gmail Shortcut Tutorial
To use the Gmail shortcut “Add to Tasks”, follow these simple steps:
1. First, log in to your Gmail account using your email address and password.
2. Once you are in your inbox, click on the gear icon located in the top right corner of the screen. This will open a drop-down menu.
3. In the drop-down menu, select “See all settings” to access Gmail settings.
4. In the settings menu, click on the “Advanced” tab.
5. Scroll down until you find the “Keyboard shortcuts” option.
6. Make sure the keyboard shortcuts are enabled. If they are not already enabled, click on the radio button to turn them on.
7. Click on “Save Changes” at the bottom of the settings page to save the changes you made.
8. Now, to use the “Add to Tasks” shortcut, open an email that you want to add to your tasks list.
9. With the email open, press the “Shift” key followed by the “T” key on your keyboard. This will automatically add the email to your tasks list.
10. You can then access your tasks list by clicking on the “Tasks” option located on the right side of your Gmail inbox.
If you would rather not flip the setting yourself, the CMDK extension enables shortcuts like Add to Tasks for you and brings more than 80 others to Gmail.
Why stop at one shortcut?
If Add to Tasks already saves you time, a full keyboard workflow will save you a lot more. CMDK layers more than 80 shortcuts onto Gmail, plus a command bar, plain-English snooze, a split inbox, sender nuke, and fast account switching, all without leaving the keyboard. Try CMDK and feel the difference on day one.
Related Gmail keyboard shortcuts
- Gmail Archive and Next Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Archive and Previous Conversation Shortcut
- Gmail Archive Shortcut
CMDK adds these and 80+ more shortcuts to Gmail, along with a command bar and natural-language snooze. See how CMDK works or check CMDK pricing.