In DicaNote a task can live with its context: text, attachment, category. You mark the action, set a date and, if you want, a reminder (bell).

UI language: calendar, bell and Notifications & Reminders are usually in English on screen.

Create a task from a note

  1. Open the note (or create one with +).
  2. Tap ⋮ in the editor.
  3. Tap Set Task.
  4. Choose date turns the date on. With no date, the task still sits in the list.
  5. Show on Notes homepage keeps the task in the main notes list.
  6. Save.

The same menu has Set Event for a calendar appointment.

DicaNote note menu with Set Task, Set Reminder, Set Event, Private note, and the share, favorite, pin, archive and trash row
Task, reminder and event come from the note ⋮. The icon row is share, favorite, pin, archive and trash.
DicaNote Task sheet with Show on Notes homepage and Choose date
Set Task: the date is optional. Save keeps it; Cancel drops it.

Reminder

⋮ → Set Reminder. Shortcuts: Today, Tomorrow, This weekend, Next week, or a day on the calendar. Time is the clock time. Repeat repeats it. Save confirms.

DicaNote Set reminder sheet with calendar, Time and Repeat
A reminder has a day, a time and a repeat. A task can exist without one.

If the notice never arrives, Settings → Notifications & Reminders has to be allowed. On a fresh device that row can read Blocked until Android grants notification access.

Checklist vs task with a due date

List of several items in the same note: checklist.
One action with a notification: this guide.

See what is due today

  • ⋮ → Agenda, or
  • Shortcuts → Reminders / Tasks / View agenda.
DicaNote Agenda
App label: Agenda. Brings together task, event and diary on the chosen day.

When done, mark the circle. Do not delete immediately if you want history.

If the reminder does not fire (Android checklist)

Practical verification order:

  1. In DicaNote: Settings → Notifications & Reminders — must be allowed (not Blocked).
  2. On Android: Settings → Apps → DicaNote → Notifications → reminder channel on.
  3. Battery: remove DicaNote from aggressive optimization / “pause app activity” if the system kills alerts.
  4. Do Not Disturb / Focus: system modes silence notices.
  5. Test: create a reminder for 2–3 minutes ahead, leave the screen on or only locked (do not force-stop the app).

Tip: use few strong reminders. Too many alerts become noise and you ignore the important commitment.

Best practices

  • One task = one action.
  • Attach the PDF or screenshot on the same note.
  • For day-to-day visual planning: Agenda and diary.

FAQ

What is the difference between date and reminder?

The date puts the task on the calendar. The reminder (bell) fires the notice at the configured time.

Can I complete without deleting the note?

Yes. Mark the circle and keep text and attachments.

Where do I see only tasks?

Shortcuts → Tasks, or a filter on Agenda if your version has one.

I tested and the notification never came. Now what?

Redo the permissions and battery checklist above. On an emulator notification behavior can be incomplete — validate on a physical device.

See also