How to Filter Tasks in Hypertasks: Mastering Shift+F

Hypertasks offers a powerful filtering system to help you manage your tasks more effectively. With a simple Shift+F shortcut, you can access a wide range of filtering options. This guide will walk you through the available filters and how to use them efficiently.

Accessing Filters

To access the filter options in Hypertasks:

1. Use the keyboard shortcut: Press Shift + F

2. Or click the filter icon in the header of your Hypertasks interface

Both methods open the Hypertasks Command Center (HTC) view of the filter options.

Available Filter Categories

Hypertasks provides a range of filters to help you focus on specific aspects of your tasks:

Communication Filters

• Has unread notifications: Shows tasks with unread updates or comments

• Present in inbox: Displays tasks currently in your Hypertasks inbox

Personal Task Management

• Tasks assigned to me: Lists tasks assigned to you

• Priority: Filter tasks by their priority level

• Task Size: Sort tasks based on their estimated size or complexity

Team Collaboration

• Assignees: Filter tasks by specific team members

• Tags: Organize and filter tasks using custom tags

Time Management

• Due date: Filter tasks by their due date or date range

• Date updated at: Find recently modified tasks

• Date created at: Identify new tasks or review older ones

Additional Options

• Match ANY filters: Shows tasks that meet at least one of your selected criteria

Using Filters

1. Open the filter options using Shift + F or the filter icon

2. In the HTC, select the filter categories you want to apply

3. For each category, choose the specific criteria

4. Hypertasks will update your view to show tasks matching your filters

Tips for Effective Filtering

• Combine multiple filters for more specific task views

• Use "Match ANY filters" for broader results

• Regularly clear filters to return to your full task view

• Experiment with different combinations to find what works best for your workflow

Keyboard Navigation

• Use arrow keys to navigate through filter options

• Press Enter to select/deselect a filter option

• Press Esc to close the filter options without applying changes

By mastering the Shift+F shortcut and these filtering options, you can streamline your task management process, improve project visibility, and enhance team communication within Hypertasks.