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Pinch-Zoom and Tap-and-Hold

Two gestures make the iOS interface feel like the Mac.

Pinch-Zoom — Info Zooming​

A two-finger pinch gesture anywhere on the task list cycles through three row-density modes — sometimes called Info Zooming:

  • Compressed — designed to show less information per task and fit more on screen at once. Reduces visual noise so you can focus on titles. Best for long lists you scan quickly.
  • Normal — the default. Title, due date, priority dot, and key indicators visible.
  • Extended — multi-line titles, associated notes, dates, and tags all visible at the same time. Best for thorough review of all your tasks without having to open each one in the editor.

Each list remembers its own density, so a quick-scratch list can stay Compressed while a deep project list lives in Extended.

You can also set a default density in Settings > Appearance > Display Mode.

Extended View — the Per-Task Arrow​

Distinct from Info Zooming above, Extended View is a per-task expansion you can toggle without changing the whole list's density. A small arrow sits on the right edge of every task; tap it and the row expands in place to reveal:

  • The full task title (no truncation).
  • Associated notes.
  • Assigned tags.
  • Quick-pick priority buttons so you can change the priority without opening the editor.

Once a task has a priority assigned to it, the arrow is replaced by the priority indicator — but tapping that indicator still toggles Extended View.

Extended View is the right tool after a brain-dump session: rapidly scan, expand, and prioritise tasks without opening the editor for each one.

Expanded task row with inline quick actions

Tap-and-Hold Popup​

Long-press any task to bring up a popup of quick actions. This is a scrollable menu list on some devices as the menu has several options, that may not fit entirely on the screen.

The popup includes:

  • Defer the dates by a fixed offset (Today / Tomorrow / Next Week / Custom).
  • Edit Notes — quick edit without opening the full editor.
  • Edit Alerts — add, edit, or remove Alerts.
  • Tags — add or remove tags.
  • Attachments — manage pictures, audio, or files attached to the task.
  • Copy / Convert / Move / Delete — at the bottom row, the standard task-management shortcuts.

The popup is the fastest way to perform any common action without opening the editor.

Swipe Gestures​

In addition to pinch and tap-hold:

  • Swipe right on a task — toggle Done.
  • Swipe right further — toggle Star.
  • Swipe left on a task — Schedule, Tag, Move, or Delete.

Tips​

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Pinch out (expand) on lists where context matters — projects, work lists. Pinch in (compact) on lists you scan quickly — Inbox, errands.

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