I’d like to request the ability to add new tasks directly within each section in the “My Tasks” view when grouped by custom fields, as was previously possible.
I use “My Tasks” as my primary task management hub, with:
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Tasks sorted by due date
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Tasks grouped into sections using custom fields
This allows me to structure my workload clearly and manage a high volume of tasks efficiently.
Previously, I was able to:
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Add a new task directly at the bottom of any section
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Have the task automatically inherit:
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Assignee (myself)
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Due date (based on the section)
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Custom field values (which I use for priority tags)
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This made task creation fast, contextual, and low-friction, especially when processing multiple tasks.
Recently, this functionality appears to have been removed or changed for sections grouped by custom fields.
Now:
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The only way to add a task is via the global “+ New Task” button
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This:
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Takes me to the bottom of the screen
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Places the task in a “No value / No date” section
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When managing large task lists:
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The interface can lag or load additional tasks
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The task being created can lose focus or disappear
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This change:
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Adds extra manual steps (reassigning due date and custom fields)
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Breaks the ability to quickly capture tasks in context
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Slows down task processing significantly for high-volume workflows
It feels like a regression compared to the previous experience.
Additional context
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This issue seems specific to sections grouped by custom fields
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Sections without custom fields (e.g. “No value”) still allow task creation within the section
I’d like to see if possible, restore the ability to:
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Add tasks directly within each grouped section in “My Tasks”
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Automatically inherit the section’s properties (due date, custom fields, etc.)
For users who rely on “My Tasks” as a central workflow tool, this functionality is key to:
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Speed
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Organisation
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Reducing manual input
Restoring this would significantly improve usability and efficiency.