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Actions

Most task managers stop at "I'll remind you about this thing." 2Do goes one step further: every task can carry an Action that turns the task itself into something you can do.

Adding an Action​

In the task editor, click the Action field. Pick a type:

  • Call — opens the Mac's call handler for the saved number or contact.
  • Message — opens Messages (SMS / iMessage) with the contact pre-filled.
  • Mail — opens a new email pre-addressed to the contact.
  • Visit — opens an address or saved map location in Apple Maps.
  • Browse — opens a URL in your default browser.
  • Google — runs a web search using the saved search text. Each type asks for whatever it needs (number, email, address, URL, or search text). For Call, Message, Mail, and Visit actions you can pick a contact directly from the Contacts app where contact details are available.

Performing an Action​

Once a task has an action, an action icon appears at the right edge of the task row. Click it and 2Do does the thing. You can also perform the action via:

  • Task > Perform Action in the menu bar.
  • Right-click the task → Perform Action.
  • Press P when the task list has focus.

Editing or Removing an Action​

  • Task > Edit Action — change the action type or the destination.
  • In the editor, click the action field and choose None to remove it.

Google (Search) Actions​

The Google action is particularly handy for research tasks. Enter the search text you want 2Do to use; clicking the action button runs that query in Google. The action uses the search text saved in the Action field, so the query stays separate from the task title unless you choose to type the same words in both places.

Combining Actions and Locations​

A task can carry both a Location and an Action. A common combo:

  • Location: Home Depot, 123 Main St
  • Action: Visit pointing at the same address
  • Tag: @errands Now the task can appear in the Nearby panel, and the action button opens Apple Maps when you're ready to go.

Tips​

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For Mail actions, the email opens addressed to the contact with an empty body. Copy-paste from the task notes if you want context in the message itself.

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Use Google actions for research tasks. Save the query once, then one click runs it later — no typing needed.

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