actualNoteContentPart: # Flexible ("relative") recurrence
  The most common way to set up a flexible recurring task is by [opening Task Details](https://images.amplenote.com/a33e980c-b5f0-11ef-9d1d-d7fedc24f425/4558fb49-c9d4-4345-b999-a29555c5c09e.mov) , then:
  Choose "When the task is complete" as the "Repeat" value 
  Enter your desired recurrence rule in the "Start at" menu. [Example values]() .
  (Optional) Select an option from the "Hide until" menu, so the task won't pop back on to your list immediately after you finish it. [Example values]() .
  
  
  
  
  
  As with the Fixed Recurrence mentioned above, blue fields defines the **rules** for the recurrence, and the non-blue fields show the specific time that the next instance of the task is upcoming.
  
  Another way to set Flexible Recurrence is via the associated task command: [Using the Keyboard-driven ! Task Commands Menu#Every](/help/task_commands_menu#Every) . 
  
  # Limiting recurrence to "weekdays" or "weekends"
  Most types of tasks are either "Personal" or "Work" tasks, which usually means that they recur on either "only weekdays" or "only weekends." 
  
  In Amplenote, this is possible by using the slash commands /weekday or /weekend within a fixed or flexible recurring task.
  
  
  
  
  
  When selecting weekdays, the task will reoccur every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, every week. When selecting weekends, the task wil reoccur every Saturday and Sunday instead.
  
  Once a task has been configured as "weekday" or "weekend" recurrence, it is also possible to control the recurrence time by opening the Task Details:
  A [flexible task]()  limited to weekends will reoccur on the next Saturday [if its next occurence falls on a weekday]()  
  A flexible task limited to weekdays will reoccur on the next Monday if its next occurrence falls on a weekend
  
  
  
  
  
  
  # Limiting recurrence instances
  Sometimes you want to limit how many times a task or event will be scheduled to occur. 
  
  The key to limiting the length of the recurrence lies in working with the "Start At" input box, such that the recurrence rule that is saved has an endpoint. For example:
  every day until December 31, 2023 or
  every day for 16 times
  The until and for keywords after an interval will be recognized as indicators for when a task should stop repeating.
  
  When using until, you have to follow it up with a date. When completing such a repeating task, a repeat task will be generated if and only if its Start Date will not be after the specified limit date.
  
  When using for, you need to specify the exact number of times that the task will reoccur for. No further tasks will be generated after that many repetitions have been registered.
  
  By mid-2025, we expect to have additional avenues to limit recurrence. If you toss support for it on [the Supporter Voting board](https://www.amplenote.com/suggested_features) , you can accelerate its delivery.
  Testing
processedNoteContent: ---
  title: Comparing task & event recurring options: fixed...
  headers: # Flexible ("relative") recurrence
  ---
  Flexible ("relative") recurrence
  The most common way to set up a flexible recurring task is by [opening Task Details](https://images.amplenote.com)`
   , then:
  Choose "When the task is complete" as the "Repeat" value
  Enter your desired recurrence rule in the "Start at" menu. [Example values]()
   .
  (Optional) Select an option from the "Hide until" menu, so the task won't pop back on to your list immediately after you finish it. [Example values]()
   . As with the Fixed Recurrence mentioned above, blue fields defines the rules
   for the recurrence, and the non-blue fields show the specific time that the next instance of the task is upcoming. Another way to set Flexible Recurrence is via the associated task command: [Using the Keyboard-driven ! Task Commands Menu#Every](/help/task_commands_menu#Every)
   . 
  Limiting recurrence to "weekdays" or "weekends"
  Most types of tasks are either "Personal" or "Work" tasks, which usually means that they recur on either "only weekdays" or "only weekends." In Amplenote, this is possible by using the slash commands /weekday or /weekend within a fixed or flexible recurring task. When selecting weekdays, the task will reoccur every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, every week. When selecting weekends, the task wil reoccur every Saturday and Sunday instead. Once a task has been configured as "weekday" or "weekend" recurrence, it is also possible to control the recurrence time by opening the Task Details:
  A [flexible task]()
    limited to weekends will reoccur on the next Saturday [if its next occurence falls on a weekday]()
  
  A flexible task limited to weekdays will reoccur on the next Monday if its next occurrence falls on a weekend 
  Limiting recurrence instances
  Sometimes you want to limit how many times a task or event will be scheduled to occur. The key to limiting the length of the recurrence lies in working with the "Start At" input box, such that the recurrence rule that is saved has an endpoint. For example:
  every day until December 31, 2023 or
  every day for 16 times
  The until and for keywords after an interval will be recognized as indicators for when a task should stop repeating. When using until, you have to follow it up with a date. When completing such a repeating task, a repeat task will be generated if and only if its Start Date will not be after the specified limit date. When using for, you need to specify the exact number of times that the task will reoccur for. No further tasks will be generated after that many repetitions have been registered. By mid-2025, we expect to have additional avenues to limit recurrence. If you toss support for it on [the Supporter Voting board](https://www.amplenote.com)`
   , you can accelerate its delivery.
  Testing
noteTitle: Comparing task & event recurring options: fixed vs. flexible