> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getarca.app/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Create tasks
> Add new tasks to your workspace and start tracking work quickly.
Capturing work as a task, even an incomplete one, is always better than keeping it in your head or a side document. Create a task the moment something needs to get done, then fill in the details as you have them.
## Where to create a task
You can create a task from almost anywhere in Arca:
* Click the **New task** button in a list or board view.
* Press **N** while viewing a list or board (keyboard shortcut).
* From inside a task, use the **Subtasks** section to add a child task.
## What to set when creating a task
When you create a task, you can set the most important details right away:
* **Title** (required): keep it clear and action-oriented, e.g. "Fix login error on mobile" not "Login problem"
* **Status:** the workflow stage ("To do", "In progress", "Done")
* **Priority:** Urgent, High, Medium, or Low
* **Assignees:** who will own and work on it
* **Due date / start date:** when it should be completed or started
* **Labels:** tags for categorizing work ("bug", "design", "Q2")
* **List:** which list in your workspace the task belongs to
## Tips for capturing work efficiently
* **Capture first, refine later:** don't wait until you know all the details. Create the task with a title and assign it. You can always add a description, due date, and labels after.
* **Use clear, short titles:** teammates should be able to scan a list and immediately understand what each task is.
* **Assign immediately:** an unassigned task is an orphaned task. If you know who owns it, assign it on creation.
* **Set a due date:** tasks without dates disappear from calendars and timeline views. Even a rough estimate is better than nothing.