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# Create Tasks from Emails in Central

Following up on emails is critical—but it’s also easy to forget, lose track, or postpone.\
With Central, you can instantly turn any email into a task or reminder, so important conversations never fall through the cracks.

Instead of switching between inboxes, calendars, and to-do apps, you can:

* Keep all follow-ups in one place
* Set reminders at the exact time you need
* Prioritise important conversations
* Stay on top of your day without mental overload

This feature helps you stay organised, responsive, and in control of your workload.

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## Step-by-Step Guide

### Step 1

Go to **Central EA** from the product switcher in the top-left corner.

### Step 2

Click **Your Day** from the main menu.

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### Step 3: Create a Task from an Email

You can create a task in two ways:

#### Option 1: Drag & Drop

* Drag any email into your **calendar view**.
* Drop it on your desired date and time.
* A task will be created as a follow-up reminder.

#### Option 2: From the Email Actions

* Hover over an email.
* Click the **Create a Task** icon (to the left of the trash button).

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### Step 4: Add Task Details

Fill in any additional information such as:

* Notes
* Attachments
* Priority
* Follow-up date and time

Once you’re happy with your settings, click **Add Task**.

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## You’re All Set! 🎉

Your follow-up task is now created.\
You can view, edit, or reschedule it anytime from your **calendar view** in Central.

**Bonus:**\
You can also access the original email anytime by clicking the **View** button on the task popup, which redirects you straight back to the email.