How to Assign a Task in Google Docs

How to assign a task in Google Docs: three methods to create a to-do for yourself or a team member while working in Google Docs. We'll cover how to assign tasks using Comments, the Task smart chip, and the Task Tracker smart chip. Each of these methods will send an email to the assignee and add an item in their Google Tasks.

These methods work for one-off task assignments, but they fall short if you have more than a handful of things to track. There's no central dashboard to see all the tasks you've created, so you may find yourself hunting for the right location in the right Google Doc.

For a more comprehensive solution, check out GQueues, the #1 task management app for teams on Google Workspace. GQueues allows you to assign tasks to your teammates — and it integrates deeply with the Google apps you use every day. Attach docs (or any other Drive file) to tasks, create tasks directly from Gmail, and view tasks on your Google Calendar. Plus, manage tasks from an organized central dashboard.