User’s Guide

Overview

FastTask is designed to be used without the mouse, allowing you to quickly activate the application, enter a new reminder, and go back to your current work.

Keyboard Shortcuts

SHIFT-⌘-/Show menu (preferences, support)
RETURNCreate reminder and hide FastTask
ESCClear text and hide FastTask

Entering Tasks

Use the delimiters below to identify a specific reminder component:
  !!! Priority Enter at the beginning of the task
  [ ] List Name Square brackets around the list name to
change it from Reminders default
  ## Note Everything after this delimiter is treated
as notes
  http(s):// URL URLs are added to notes in Reminders.app
  <various> Remind Me Enter a date or time and FastTask will add
alert in Reminders.app

Preferences

Show QuickstartShow this guide when FastTask launches.
          at Launch:ON by default.
    Show Task Details: Display reminder components as you type.
ON by default.
        Show Dock Icon: Show FastTask icon in MacOS Dock and App
Switcher.  Changes to this preference take
effect next time FastTask launches.
ON by default.
Launch at Login:Launch FastTask automatically when you login.
OFF by default.