How to Add and Assign Tasks in a Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat

Quick and easy-to-follow guide for Google Chat users

  • Anyone in a chat space can add and edit tasks and assign tasks to chat members. 
  • If someone assigns a task to you, it appears in your personal Google Tasks list. 
  • If you don’t have the “Tasks” tab in a chat space, it may be disabled on the admin level.

How to add and assign tasks in a Google Chat space step-by-step with images

Step 1

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 1

In Google Chat https://chat.google.com, when viewing a chat in full screen, click the Tasks tab on top, just under the chat space’s name.

You can now view tasks or click Add space task to add a new one.

Step 2

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 2

First, enter the title and optionally add details.

You can also set a date and time, and whoever is assigned the task will be notified with a reminder.

To assign the task to a member of the chat space, click Assign and click the person’s name. 

Even if you assign a task to someone who leaves the chat space, it remains in the space’s Tasks list and their personal Google Tasks.

Step 3

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 3

Click Add when ready.

Step 4

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 4

You can Mark complete at any time by clicking the button to the left of it.

Step 5

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 5

You can also remove it by clicking the Delete task icon on the right.

Step 6

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 6

When someone creates or updates a task, a notification appears in the chat space.

Step 7

How To Add And Assign Tasks In A Chat Space (Group Chat) In Google Chat - Step 7

You can also access the chat space Tasks in Gmail if Google Chat in Gmail is enabled.

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