The "Add Time Estimate" Smart List
milkiglo says:
I figured out a search to determine which tasks require a time estimate.
not timeEstimate:">0"
I add this with search operator ' tagContains:' to work just with my action tagged tasks. I prefix all my action tags with '0' such as 0errands, 0home, 0macbook, etc. Then my Actions to Add Time Estimates search is:
tagContains:"0" not timeEstimate:">0"
**Smart List bonus!** As I add time estimates the tasks are instantly removed from the Smart List and I can work down getting all those tasks upto date. Sweet!
Pro Tip: Use the shortcut key 'g' for editing time estimates fast!
not timeEstimate:">0"
I add this with search operator ' tagContains:' to work just with my action tagged tasks. I prefix all my action tags with '0' such as 0errands, 0home, 0macbook, etc. Then my Actions to Add Time Estimates search is:
tagContains:"0" not timeEstimate:">0"
**Smart List bonus!** As I add time estimates the tasks are instantly removed from the Smart List and I can work down getting all those tasks upto date. Sweet!
Pro Tip: Use the shortcut key 'g' for editing time estimates fast!
emily (Remember The Milk) says:
Hi milkiglo,
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Nice Smart List! Just wanted to let you know that you're this week's Tips & Tricks Tuesday winner. We've added a free year of Pro to your account. :)
photogirl67 says:
sorry I cannot figure out how to do a "not time estimate" what does that mean? The only options I have are:
- is
- is greater than
- is less than
there is no "not" option for time estimate how do you do this?
- is
- is greater than
- is less than
there is no "not" option for time estimate how do you do this?
Hi photogirl67,
You won't be able to construct this search from the dropdown boxes alone. If you're seeing the dropdown boxes, click on "Hide search options". This will leave you with a single Search field where you can type whatever you like. You can enter not timeEstimate:">0" there.
While those dropdowns cover a lot of common searches, there are quite a few other search operators as well.
Hope that helps!
You won't be able to construct this search from the dropdown boxes alone. If you're seeing the dropdown boxes, click on "Hide search options". This will leave you with a single Search field where you can type whatever you like. You can enter not timeEstimate:">0" there.
While those dropdowns cover a lot of common searches, there are quite a few other search operators as well.
Hope that helps!
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