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# How to add tasks

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There are multiple ways to add tasks in Dot5.

**Option 1: From the Left-Hand Menu**

1. The fastest way to add a Task is to click the plus sign next to **Tasks** in the left side menu.
2. Fill in the **required fields**, as well as any other relevant details. You can always add or edit information later.
3. Click **Create** to save your Task. A confirmation message will appear once the Task is saved.
4. You can then drag and drop the Task from **Unassigned** to any section inside Tasks.

**Option 2: From the Tasks Page**

1. Click **Tasks** in the left-hand menu.
2. Click **New Task** in the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Fill in the **required fields**, as well as any other relevant details. You can always add or edit information later.
4. Click **Create** to save your Task. A confirmation message will appear once the Task is saved.
5. You can then drag and drop the Task from **Unassigned** to any section inside Tasks.

**Option 3: From a Section in Tasks**

1. Inside **Tasks**, click any of the **plus signs **to the right of a section name (for example, next to the **Unassigned** section).
2. Fill in the **required fields**, as well as any other relevant details. You can always add or edit information later.
3. Click **Create** to save your Task. A confirmation message will appear once the Task is saved.
4. You can then drag and drop the Task from the section where it was created to any section inside Tasks.

**Option 4: From Employees **

1. Click **Employees** in the left-hand menu.
2. Click on a **shift** (shifts are shown as blue slots in all views).
3. In the pop-up window, click **+ Add Task** in the top-right corner.
4. Fill in the **required fields**, as well as any other relevant details. You can always add or edit information later.
5. Click **Create** to save your Task. A confirmation message will appear once the Task is saved.
6. Once created, you can drag and drop the Task from **Unassigned** to any section inside Tasks.

**Option 5: From Events**

1. Click **Events** in the left-hand menu.
2. Select an event.
3. Click **+ Add New Itinerary Event** in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Select **Add New Task**.
5. Fill in the **required fields**, as well as any other relevant details. You can always add or edit information later.
6. Click **Create** to save your Task. A confirmation message will appear once the Task is saved.
7. Once created, you can drag and drop the Task from **Unassigned** to any section inside Tasks.