Create file task
Create file task makes a task that lives as its own note, a file task. It can start from where you are, so the same command serves a few situations.
What it does, by context
| Where you run it | What it does |
|---|---|
| On an inline task | Turns that task into its own note, carrying its identity and fields |
| With text selected | Starts the new file task from the selected text |
| No special context | Opens the file-task template picker so you choose a template |
In every case the new note is created from a file-task template.
When to use it
Reach for it when a task has outgrown a single line and deserves its own note with a body: a draft, a plan, or a thread with subtasks. If you are starting from scratch in the Task Creator, the File button does the same thing. See How to create a task with Task Creator.