August 17, 2022
Easily assign Tasks from Google Docs
Quick summary
In Google Docs, you can now assign a checklist item to yourself or a colleague that will then show up in the assignee’s Tasks list. When edits are made to an assigned item in Tasks, such as a change to the title, due date or completion state, those updates will show in the Doc, and vice versa.
Getting started
- Admins: Google Tasks must be turned ON for people in your domain to manage their assigned items in Tasks. Visit the Help Center to learn more about turning Tasks on or off for users.
- End users: Edit-access to the Doc is required to create or edit a task. Visit the Help Center to learn more about assigning tasks from Google Docs and managing assigned tasks in Google Tasks.
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on August 17, 2022
- Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) on August 31, 2022
Availability
- Available to Google Workspace Business Starter, Business Standard, Business Plus, Essentials Starter, Enterprise Essentials, Enterprise Essentials Plus, Enterprise Standard, Enterprise Plus, Frontline Starter, Frontline Standard, Education Standard, Education Plus, Nonprofits, and legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
- Not available to Education Fundamentals, the Teaching and Learning Upgrade, and users with personal Google Accounts