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 
  • End users: Edit-access to the Doc is required to create or edit a task. 

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 all Google Workspace customers customers, as well as legacy G Suite Basic and Business customers
• Not available to users with personal Google Accounts

Source: Gimasys