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Illinois App, To-Do List

The To-Do List feature helps you keep track of your tasks, organize your responsibilities, and plan ahead.

Feature Requirements

  • Privacy Level: Level 4 or Higher (Settings > My App Privacy Settings > Manage and Understand Your Privacy)
  • NetID Sign-In: Required (Profile > Sign In/Sign Out)
  • Profile Setting: Any (Profile > Who Are You)

Create a To-Do ListTo-Do List screen

Add an Item

  1. Tap Add Item on the To-Do List screen.
  2. Type in a short title for the task in the Item Name field.
  3. Tap Save.

Optional Fields

The Optional Fields may be filled in or left blank:

  • Use the drop-down menu to select a Category.
  • Use the drop-down menu to select a Recurrence Type.
  • Use the Due Date calendar to enter a due date for the item.
  • Use the drop-down menu to set a Reminder.
  • Type text into the Description field.

Create a Category

  1. Tap Manage Categories.
  2. Type a short title for the new category in the Name field.
  3. Tap a colored circle to assign a color to the category.
  4. Tap Save.

Manage Existing Categories

  1. Tap Manage Categories.
  2. Tap the pencil icon next to a category to edit its details.

Manage Your To-Do ListTo-Do List calendar

Once you create a list of items and assign them categories, you can edit item details, mark items as complete, and sort items.

  • Tap the circle to the left of an item name to mark it as complete.
  • Tap the pencil icon to the right of an item name to edit the item and its details.
  • Tap the arrow next to a category name to collapse or expand the list.
  • Tap Daily to view your items sorted by due date.
  • Tap Category to view your items sorted by category.
  • Tap Weekly to view your items as a calendar of reminders.
    Note: Items without due dates or categories attached to them will appear under Unassigned Items.

Manage RemindersTo-Do List reminder

Reminders can be attached to any item with a due date. Your phone will send you a notification when the due date for a task is approaching.  

You must have Notifications enabled under Settings for Reminders to work properly. (Settings > My Notification Preferences)

Add a Reminder

  1. Add an item OR tap the pencil next to an existing item to edit its details.
  2. Tap Optional Fields.
  3. Tap the Reminder drop-down menu to select a time to be notified.
    • Morning Of will remind you at 8:00 on the morning of the due date.
    • Night Before will remind you at 9:00 on the evening before the due date.
    • Specific Time will allow you to choose the date and time of the reminder.
    • None will remove a set reminder.
  4. Tap Save.

Change a Reminder

  1. Tap Weekly to view your items on a calendar.
  2. Tap the circle on the calendar that corresponds to the reminder you want to change.
  3. Tap the Reminder drop-down menu to select a new time.
  4. Tap Save.
    Note: You may also tap the pencil next to any item to edit the reminder through the Optional Fields in the item details.


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Doc ID:
121968
Owned by:
Illinois App G. in University of Illinois Technology Services
Created:
2022-10-19
Updated:
2025-07-23
Sites:
University of Illinois Technology Services