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Google Tasks - Create a task in a task list

Use the Google Tasks - Create a task in a task list action A tool for building the processes, logic, and direction within workflows. Actions are the steps the workflow performs to complete a process. action to create a new task in an existing task list. This adds the details of the new task and returns the task ID.

For more information about the Google Tasks connector A software component that allows seamless integration with third-party services, business applications, and content stores. Examples include Salesforce, Box, and Microsoft SharePoint. Connectors are used to create connections required for workflow actions and start events., go to Google Tasks.

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Configure the Google Tasks - Create a task in a task list action

  1. Add the action to the workflow and open the action configuration panel. For more information, see Add an action to the workflow.

  1. Select a Connection. If you do not have a connection, see Add a connection.
  2. Select a Task list.
  3. Specify a Title.
  4. Enter the task information (notes, status, due date, completion date).
  5. Create or select a variable for the Task output.

Google Tasks - Create a task in a task listt action fields, buttons, and settings

Section

Field

Description

Variable types

(Unlabeled)

Connection Credentials and other settings that enables workflows to communicate with external systems, services, or applications. It's required to pass data between the workflow and the indicated service, which could be a cloud service, business application, or content store.

Google Tasks connection to access the Google account from which you want to retrieve the tasks.

To refresh the available connections , click .

 (n/a)

Task list The task list you want to create the new task in. When you specify the Google Tasks connection, all the task lists in the selected connection are available to select from in the Task list drop-down. If you want to select a task list that is not in the drop-down, you can insert a variable in the Task list field. When using a variable, use the unique task list ID. Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection

Title The title of the list you want to create. Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection

Notes Additional task information you want to include. Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection
  Status Status of the task. Can be needsAction or Completed. Text, Decimal, Integer, Boolean, DateTime, Collection
  Due date The date by which you expect to complete the task. DateTime
  Completion date The date when a task is completed. DateTime
Output Task

Stores the result of the action as an object with the following variables:

  • Task ID: (Text) The unique ID of the created task.

  • Title: (Text) The title of the task.

  • Notes: (Text) Additional information about the task.

  • Status: (Text) The task status.

  • Due date: (DateTime) When the task is due by.

  • Completion date: (DateTime) When the task was completed.

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