Schedule View
A view that organizes tasks by their due dates.
Definition
Schedule View displays your Tasks organized by when they're due, helping you see what needs attention today, soon, and in the future.
Schedule Sections
Past (Overdue)
Tasks with due dates before today.
What shows:
- Overdue tasks
- Missed deadlines
- Tasks needing attention
Action: Review and either:
- Complete now
- Reschedule
- Drop if no longer relevant
Today
Tasks due today.
What shows:
- Tasks with today's due date
- Events happening today
- Calendar events (if enabled)
Action: Focus on completing these today.
Soon (Next 3 Days)
Tasks due in the next 1-3 days.
What shows:
- Tomorrow's tasks
- Tasks due in 2-3 days
- Upcoming events
Action: Prepare and plan for these.
Future
Tasks due beyond 3 days.
What shows:
- Tasks due in 4+ days
- Range is customizable (7/14/30/60 days)
- Long-term deadlines
Action: Aware but not urgent.
Customizing Future Range
Set how far ahead "Future" shows:
- Go to Settings → Preferences
- Find Future Tasks Range
- Choose: 7, 14, 30, or 60 days
- Save
Example (14-day range):
- Soon: Days 1-3
- Future: Days 4-14
Schedule View vs Calendar View
| Schedule View | Calendar View |
|---|---|
| List format | Grid/timeline format |
| Grouped by period | Organized by date |
| Shows tasks only | Shows tasks + events |
| Text-focused | Visual/spatial |
Use both for different needs:
- Schedule: Quick task review
- Calendar: Visual planning
What Appears in Schedule
Included
- Tasks with due dates
- Events
- Calendar events (if synced)
- Active and paused tasks
Excluded
- Tasks without due dates
- Completed tasks
- Dropped tasks
- Tasks with future defer dates
Using Schedule View Effectively
Morning Routine
- Open Schedule View
- Review Past - reschedule or complete
- Check Today - plan your day
- Glance at Soon - prepare ahead
Throughout Day
- Return to check Today section
- Mark tasks complete as you go
- Add new tasks with due dates
Evening Review
- Clear Today section
- Review tomorrow (Soon)
- Plan next day
Schedule + Flagging
Combine with flagged tasks:
Today's Focus:
- Due today + Flagged = Top priorities
- Shows most important tasks first
Create Perspective:
- Filter: Due Today + Flagged
- Name: "Today's Must-Do"
Schedule + Calendar Integration
When calendar integration is enabled:
Schedule shows:
- Your Locus tasks
- Apple Calendar events
- Unified timeline
Benefits:
- See everything in one place
- Avoid double-booking
- Better time management
Task Counts
Schedule View shows counts:
Past (3) ← 3 overdue tasks
Today (5) ← 5 tasks due today
Soon (8) ← 8 tasks in next 3 days
Future (12) ← 12 tasks beyond 3 daysQuick overview of workload.
Accessing Schedule View
From Homepage
Tap Schedule button in bottom navigation.
From Widget
Schedule widget shows today's tasks.
From Search
Search for tasks by date.
Best Practices
Set Realistic Due Dates
- Don't over-commit
- Add buffer time
- Be honest about capacity
Review Daily
- Morning: Plan day from Schedule
- Evening: Clear completed items
Keep Today Manageable
- 3-7 tasks maximum
- Use flagging for priorities
- Move non-urgent to future
Process Past Regularly
- Don't let overdue pile up
- Weekly: Clear all Past items
- Reschedule or drop
Use Future Wisely
- Set due dates for deadlines
- Not for "someday" (use defer dates)
- Review weekly
Schedule + Time Blocking
Combine Schedule with time blocking:
- Check Schedule for today's tasks
- Block time for each in calendar
- Work through time blocks
- Mark complete in Schedule
Common Patterns
Daily Planning
Morning:
1. Check Past - reschedule 2 items
2. Review Today - 5 tasks
3. Flag top 3 priorities
4. Start workingWeekly Planning
Sunday Evening:
1. Review entire Schedule
2. Adjust due dates
3. Flag week's priorities
4. Feel preparedDeadline Management
Project Due Friday:
- Monday: Task 1 (due Mon)
- Tuesday: Task 2 (due Tue)
- Wednesday: Task 3 (due Wed)
- Thursday: Task 4 (due Thu)
- Friday: Final review (due Fri)