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This feature lets you effortlessly create tasks right from your email inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the list name located in the top sidebar and choose &#8220;Add tasks via email.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/d36vdic3y07eu2.cloudfront.net\/file\/1693278522171073864\/CleanShot_2023-08-29_at_10.06.44_2x.png\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In the popup for &#8220;Add tasks via email,&#8221; you&#8217;ll find the designated email address to send your emails to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The subject of your email becomes the task&#8217;s name, while the email body transforms into the task&#8217;s description. 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