Including links in the note field can help encourage action. Learn quick and convenient ways to create and use links in OmniFocus for iPhone and iPad.
OmniFocus 4 – Creating and activating links has changed significantly since this video was recorded. Check out the More Ways to Capture on iPad and More Ways to Capture on iPhone lessons in OmniFocus 4: Beyond the Basics to learn more.
When adding items to OmniFocus, including one or more links in the note field can be helpful. The more convenient it is to take action, the more likely you are to check off items on your list. Conversely, if there’s a lot of friction, you may procrastinate.
It may not be immediately apparent how links work on iOS. For example, you may want to open a link but unexpectedly end up in edit mode. Watch this video to understand how links are created and triggered. You’ll learn:
- How to create actions containing links using the system-wide Share Extension that comes with OmniFocus.
- How to edit links stored in the note field of OmniFocus actions.
- How to open links stored in the note field of OmniFocus actions.
- A variety of actions that can be performed on links stored in the note field.