<p>Sometimes you need to add multiple tasks to Todoist at once. For example, you might have a list of items - such as a grocery list - that you wish to turn into tasks. Fortunately, you don’t have to add each task individually. </p>
<p>Here is a quick and easy way to add multiple tasks to Todoist:</p>
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<li>Copy the list of items that you’d like to turn into tasks.</li>
<li>Open your Todoist and click <strong>Add Task</strong>.</li>
<li>Paste your list in the task name field.</li>
<li>When asked “Do you want to add X tasks?”, select <strong>Add tasks</strong>.</li>
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<div class="box-tip">If you want to paste multiple sub-tasks, click on the task to open the Task view, click <strong>+ Add sub-task</strong>, paste your list and select <strong>Add tasks</strong> to confirm.</div>
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<p>Unfortunately, it’s not currently possible to add multiple tasks at the same time on iOS. Sorry for the inconvenience!</p>
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<p>Unfortunately, it’s not currently possible to add multiple tasks at the same time on Android. Sorry for the inconvenience!</p>
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<div class="box-note">Each item needs to be listed in its own line in order to be able to paste them as multiple tasks in Todoist.</div>
<div class="box-warning">This feature is not available when using <a href="https://get.todoist.help/hc/en-us/articles/115001745265" target="_self">Quick Add</a>.</div>
<h2>FAQ</h2>
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<h4>Can I edit multiple tasks at the same time?</h4>
<p>Yes! <a href="https://get.todoist.help/hc/en-us/articles/207388659-Select-and-manage-multiple-tasks">This article</a> explains how you can select multiple tasks and edit them in bulk. There are several actions you can perform, such as adding labels, setting priority levels and rescheduling.</p>
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How to add multiple tasks at once

Introduction to: Sub-tasks

Due dates and times

How to add a task description

Edit a task

Set a recurring due date

How to sort your tasks

Plan ahead with Upcoming view

Manage a task with task view

How to create an uncompletable task

Postpone a task

Complete or uncomplete a task

View completed tasks

Delete a task

Set a fixed time zone or floating time for a task

Select and manage multiple tasks

Duplicate one or more tasks 

Copy a link to a task

Tasks & Planning

How to add multiple tasks at once

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