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A task is automatically removed from the list, or can be configured to do so, once a task box is checked

Set tasks to repeat on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis

There exists a means by which one can designate a task as being "high priority"

There exists a means to mark a task not only as "High priority," but "Urgent," which brings the additional implication that the task is to be completed soon.

There exists the means to mark a task as "Important," implying the task should not be forgotten but needn't be done soon

Child tasks can be defined such that completing or hiding the parent task applies that same operation to all child tasks

Content can be contained in a task beyond standard markdown text/links

A pdf file can be contained in a task beyond standard markdown/links

A video file can be contained in a task beyond standard markdown/links

It's possible to set a task duration estimate

An option is provided to hide a task until a later date chosen

Stats are available on past completed tasks

It's possible to "fold" or "contract" a group of tasks so that sub-tasks are hidden

A native integration option to translate content from Slack into an actionable task directly into the note app

An alert time can be associated with a task, or note, before it is due. (e.g., remind me 1 hour before task is due)

It's possible to move a batch of tasks from one note to another using drag and drop

A specific date and time at which a task is scheduled to be addressed

There exists a means to view all tasks that have been created across a group of notes

Task hierarchies, including parent tasks and their sub-tasks, can be dragged and repositioned within different sections or lists

An option exists to designate who is expected to complete a task

Text can be prefaced with a completable checkbox, but is not removed from the task list when completed

Multiple sibling tasks or checkboxes can be marked complete en masse

A hotkey allows entering a new note or task while in the midst of using any desktop app

When the mobile app is opened, no more than two taps are ever necessary to add a new task

Recurring tasks can be restricted to only occur on weekends

Recurring tasks can be restricted to only occur on weekdays

A native integration to translate an external email into an actionable task directly into the note app

An image (jpeg, png, gif, etc) can be contained in a task beyond standard markdown/links

Set tasks to repeat at a chosen interval after each completion (e.g., exercise every 2 days after you last exercised)

When the desktop app is opened, no more than two clicks are ever necessary to add a new task