Create a new task by simply typing the task name in your tasks list or you can open the task page and add detailed information about the task, including notes and attachments.
You can use Zimbra Assistant to quickly add a task while working within an email message, a meeting within calendar or viewing a contact. When the task is created, any of the information that was available is added to the Task text area.
Select the task list from the Overview pane
In the Content pane, click on the top line that reads Click here to add a new Task.
A text field displays. Type the name of the task.
Press Enter. The task is added to your task list.
If you created a task in the wrong list open the task and select the correct list from the Task Lists drop-down or you can drag and drop the task on the Content pane to the correct list.
You can use your task lists to create and track the progress of a task. In addition, you can write notes within your task and attach files for easy access from within the task. Having all the relevant information with your task is useful when you share your task list with others.
You can estimate the length of the project by entering the start date and the due date and set the priority. When you start the task you can select the status such as Not Started or In Progress, and select the percentage complete.
Select the task list from the Navigation pane.
In the Tasks toolbar, click New. An untitled task page opens.
In the Subject field, type the task name.
(Optional) In the Date section, select the Priority, Start Date, Due Date, and status.
If you clicked New before you opened the task list you wanted, you can select the correct task list from the Task List drop-down list.
Add any notes in the text field and to add attachments, click Add Attachments on the tool bar.
Click Save to save the task. The new task is added to your task list.