# How to Create a Task Management System in Coda

> To build a task management system in Coda, hit Blank doc, name it, add a table using /table, configure column types including People, Date, Select list, Status, and Note, add a status overview table, create Calendar and Board views using slash commands, and set up automations in Settings.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-create-a-task-management-system-in-coda/
Apps: Coda
Updated: 2026-10-05
Interactive demo: https://story-api.livedemo.ai/workspaces/62255d3d3304f17b8f5e2d03/stories/692a387dab56e05a00fde821/preview?step=1

## Steps

1. Hit '+ Blank doc'.
2. Provide a name for your task management system.
3. Click on the add icon.
4. Type /table and select 'Table' to add a new table.
5. Once you have added a new table for your task, add the relevant columns to continue.
6. Click 'Column type' to change the column type of your column based your needs.
7. Add a 'People' column to track who's responsible for each task, accountability is key for task completion.
8. Add a 'Date column' for the task management system.
9. Click 'Select list' to add task priorities because not all tasks are created equal, and your team needs to know what to focus on first.
10. Add a 'Status' column, this visual indicator will show whether tasks are pending, in progress, or complete.
11. Add a 'Note' column to enter the data.
12. Add another table for a status overview and monitor your task progress.
13. Type / 'Calendar' to view tasks by deadline, perfect for planning your week or month.
14. You can create different views of your tasks based on your needs
15. Type / 'Board' to view tasks using a Kanban-style workflow.
16. This card-based format makes task management more intuitive, perfect for teams that prefer visual workflows.
17. Click the 'Settings' icon to access automations.
18. Select 'Automations' to add a rule for your task management system.
19. This will handle routine task updates and notifications without manual work.
20. Following these steps will provide a clear view of your tasks and progress.