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# Create a task from the start menu

You can create a task from the quick-create menu in the top-right corner.

This is useful when you want to add a task without opening a customer first.

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the quick-create menu

Click the **plus** icon in the top-right corner.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Choose Task

Select **Task** from the menu.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Fill in the details

Enter at least a task name.

Add the customer manually if the task belongs to a relation.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Add extra task details

Set the owner, employees, due date, priority, and other fields you need.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Save the task

Choose the save option that fits your flow.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Important to know

When you start here, the customer is not filled in automatically.

If the task belongs to a customer, select that relation yourself.

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>Can I create a task without a customer?</summary>

Yes.

This is useful for internal actions.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Why is the customer empty in this flow?</summary>

Because you create the task outside a customer card.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I still create a follow-up task right away?</summary>

Yes.

Use the save option that opens a new task after saving.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Tasks**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks.md)
* [**Create a task from a customer card**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks/create-a-task-from-a-customer-card.md)
* [**What is Tasks?**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks/what-is-tasks.md)


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