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How to Use To-Do List — Complete Guide

Learn how to capture, prioritize, and complete tasks using Tools.Town's free To-Do List — browser-based, no sign-up, works offline.

8 May 2026 4 min read By Tools.Town Team Fact Checked

Key Takeaways

  • Tasks are saved in your browser's local storage — they persist across page reloads on the same device and browser
  • Yes — drag to reorder tasks, or use the priority flags (high, medium, low) to sort by importance
  • Yes — each task supports an optional due date
  • Completed tasks move to the 'Done' section

What is To-Do List?

To-Do List is a simple, fast browser-based task manager — add tasks, check them off, and keep the day organized. No account required, works offline, and your tasks persist until you clear them.

A to-do list works because it offloads the mental task of “remembering everything” to an external system, freeing your brain to focus on actually doing the work.


Core Features

Quick Add

Type a task and press Enter — it's added instantly. No forms, no fields to fill.

Priority Flags

Mark tasks as high, medium, or low priority. Sort by priority to see the most important first.

Due Dates

Add optional due dates. Overdue tasks are highlighted in red so nothing slips by.

Completion & Archive

Check tasks off and optionally archive completed items to keep the active list clean.


How to Use To-Do List

Add a task

Click the input field, type your task, and press Enter. Task appears at the top of the list.

Set priority

Click the priority icon on any task to mark it High, Medium, or Low.

Add a due date

Click the calendar icon to set a due date. Overdue items turn red.

Complete and clear

Click the checkbox to complete a task. Click 'Clear completed' periodically to archive done items.


The MIT Method (Most Important Tasks)

Start each day by identifying your 3 Most Important Tasks — the three things that, if completed, would make the day a success. Add them at the top of your list with high priority. Do them before anything else.

Morning ritualAction
Open to-do listReview yesterday’s incomplete items
Set 3 MITsMark them high priority, move to top
Process inboxAdd new tasks from email/messages
WorkStart with MIT #1

Tips & Common Mistakes

Keep tasks as actions, not projects. “Website redesign” is a project. “Write homepage headline copy” is a task. If a to-do item can’t be done in one session, break it down further.

Review and trim daily. A list of 50+ tasks is paralyzing. Each morning, keep only what’s actually happening today in the active list. Move or delete everything else.

Done lists matter. Looking at a full “Done” section at end of day is motivating and gives you an honest picture of output. Don’t skip the satisfaction of clearing completed tasks.


  • Habit Tracker — track recurring habits alongside one-off tasks
  • Pomodoro Timer — time-box each to-do item with focused work sessions
  • Notes App — capture context and detail for complex tasks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are my tasks saved?
Tasks are saved in your browser's local storage — they persist across page reloads on the same device and browser. Clearing browser data will reset the list.
Can I prioritize tasks?
Yes — drag to reorder tasks, or use the priority flags (high, medium, low) to sort by importance. Pinned tasks stay at the top.
Can I set due dates?
Yes — each task supports an optional due date. Overdue tasks are highlighted so nothing slips through.
How do I archive completed tasks?
Completed tasks move to the 'Done' section. Click 'Clear completed' to archive all done tasks at once. This keeps the active list clean.

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