actualNoteContentPart: ## Create a task via system-wide hotkey
  If you install the Amplecap browser extension ([Chrome](https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/amplecap-beta/jhmjlpdljfogaclolecijklcicciafaj) , [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/amplecap-beta/) ), then you can define an Omnicapture hot key that will allow you to capture a task even when you're not using Amplenote. [You can read more about Omnicapture on the help page for Amplecap](https://www.amplenote.com/help/amplecap_browser_extension_guide#Omnicapture) .
  
  
  
  
  
  
  In a 2024 update of the Amplenote native desktop app, we plan to introduce a configurable system-wide hotkey that can be used to capture a task or look up a note. 
  
   
  
  # How can I add images, text, and other details to a task?
  Often, there are details about a task that go beyond words. For example, if you're keeping a list of glitches to fix, it's handy to be able to include an image of the problem with each task. The way to do this in Amplenote is through [Rich Footnotes and content previews](/help/rich_footnotes_content_preview) . 
  
  Rich Footnotes can be used to store any combination of
  [Image](https://images.amplenote.com/0bbee202-0327-11e9-b258-7a639e48bef6/4363d48b-4c60-41c4-ac01-0b3a8816de8a.png)  
  [Video](https://images.amplenote.com/0bbee202-0327-11e9-b258-7a639e48bef6/3dbb2789-129a-491c-b6cb-f01414ed4a81.mp4)  
  [Text]()  
  [Links](https://www.amplenote.com/blog)  (including [easy linking to an existing note, or a newly created note](https://images.amplenote.com/a87fe9b8-03d3-11e9-8493-fed38e33333f/d6c87107-c8d3-4099-96ab-6969db0c67f6.png) )
  [Tweets](https://twitter.com/amplenote/status/1425095582796894219)  
  [Youtube videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wspUsA32Z_8)  
  [Google Sheets](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Iv357u8XZ6OQfgZwxiByCrHI4oPuZY7d5K4j1qytC0M/edit?usp=sharing)  
  [Combinations thereof](https://www.amplenote.com/blog/jots_unify_four_apps_ideas_into_idea_funnel)   
  [Bullet lists]()  
  
  Check it out:
  This task references an [image](https://images.amplenote.com/0bbee202-0327-11e9-b258-7a639e48bef6/4363d48b-4c60-41c4-ac01-0b3a8816de8a.png) , [video](https://images.amplenote.com/0bbee202-0327-11e9-b258-7a639e48bef6/3dbb2789-129a-491c-b6cb-f01414ed4a81.mp4) , [text]()  , a [link](https://www.amplenote.com/blog)  plus [a combination thereof](https://www.amplenote.com/blog/jots_unify_four_apps_ideas_into_idea_funnel)  😅
  
  We are constantly adding new types of content that can be stored in Rich Footnotes, so visit [Rich Footnotes and content previews](/help/rich_footnotes_content_preview)  to see the full list of content that can be embedded in a task.
  
   
  
  # How do I create or update recurring tasks?
  [Learn all about recurring tasks on its dedicated help page](/help/tasks_and_todos_recurring_due_dates) .
  
  # How do I use Task Details?
  Use the expand icon on the right of the task bar to open the Task Details, or use [the hotkey]() . This will make available the options listed below.
  
  
  
  
  
  ## Set a "Start Time" (aka "Due Date")
  [We dedicated an entire page to describing how to set a Start Time/Due Date for your task](https://www.amplenote.com/help/set_start_time_due_date) .
  
  ## Set a Reminder
  In the Task Details panel, you can check if you want to receive a notification at the task's "Due" time. Notification options can be managed in Settings > Notifications. There you can configure yourself to receive push notifications, browser notifications, or email notifications.
processedNoteContent: ---
  title: Creating tasks & to-do lists, and configuring t...
  headers: ## Create a task via system-wide hotkey
  ---
  Create a task via system-wide hotkey
  If you install the Amplecap browser extension ( [Chrome](https://chromewebstore.google.com)`
   , [Firefox](https://addons.mozilla.org)`
   ), then you can define an Omnicapture hot key that will allow you to capture a task even when you're not using Amplenote. [You can read more about Omnicapture on the help page for Amplecap](https://www.amplenote.com)`
   . In a 2024 update of the Amplenote native desktop app, we plan to introduce a configurable system-wide hotkey that can be used to capture a task or look up a note. 
  How can I add images, text, and other details to a task?
  Often, there are details about a task that go beyond words. For example, if you're keeping a list of glitches to fix, it's handy to be able to include an image of the problem with each task. The way to do this in Amplenote is through [Rich Footnotes and content previews](/help/rich_footnotes_content_preview)
   . Rich Footnotes can be used to store any combination of
  [Image](https://images.amplenote.com)`
  
  [Video](https://images.amplenote.com)`
  
  [Text]()
  
  [Links](https://www.amplenote.com)`
    (including [easy linking to an existing note, or a newly created note](https://images.amplenote.com)`
   )
  [Tweets](https://twitter.com)`
  
  [Youtube videos](https://www.youtube.com)`
  
  [Google Sheets](https://docs.google.com)`
  
  [Combinations thereof](https://www.amplenote.com)`
  
  [Bullet lists]()
  Check it out:
  This task references an [image](https://images.amplenote.com)`
   , [video](https://images.amplenote.com)`
   , [text]()
    , a [link](https://www.amplenote.com)`
    plus [a combination thereof](https://www.amplenote.com)`
    😅 We are constantly adding new types of content that can be stored in Rich Footnotes, so visit [Rich Footnotes and content previews](/help/rich_footnotes_content_preview)
    to see the full list of content that can be embedded in a task. 
  How do I create or update recurring tasks?
  [Learn all about recurring tasks on its dedicated help page](/help/tasks_and_todos_recurring_due_dates)
   . 
  How do I use Task Details?
  Use the expand icon on the right of the task bar to open the Task Details, or use [the hotkey]()
   . This will make available the options listed below. 
  Set a "Start Time" (aka "Due Date")
  [We dedicated an entire page to describing how to set a Start Time/Due Date for your task](https://www.amplenote.com)`
   . 
  Set a Reminder
  In the Task Details panel, you can check if you want to receive a notification at the task's "Due" time. Notification options can be managed in Settings > Notifications. There you can configure yourself to receive push notifications, browser notifications, or email notifications.
noteTitle: Creating tasks & to-do lists, and configuring task options