Create Tasks from Comments in ClickUp

In ClickUp, you can quickly turn important comments into actionable work by creating tasks directly from task comments, Inbox comments, and Doc comments. This helps you capture requests, follow-ups, and ideas without copying and pasting, so nothing gets lost in a busy workspace.

This guide explains each supported method, how assigned comments behave, and the limits you need to know when converting comments into tasks.

Ways to Create Tasks from ClickUp Comments

You can create tasks from three main places in ClickUp:

Task comments from the task tray or task view
Inbox comments in your notifications
Doc comments inside ClickUp Docs

Each method uses a similar flow: open the comment, choose to create a task, then confirm the task settings.

Create a Task from a Task Comment in ClickUp

When feedback or an action item appears in a task comment, you can convert that comment into a new task instead of manually creating a separate item.

Steps to Create a Task from a Task Comment

Open the relevant task from any location in ClickUp, such as a List, Board, or search result.
Go to the Comments section in the task view or open the task in the task tray.
Find the specific comment you want to convert into a task.
Hover over the comment to reveal the comment options.
Click the More menu (three dots) for that comment.
Select Create task.
Complete the task details in the create-task modal, including:
- Task name
- Location (Space, Folder, List)
- Assignee and dates, if needed
Confirm to create the task.

The comment text is copied into the new task, and the original task keeps a reference, so you can track where the request came from.

How Assigned Comments Work When Converted in ClickUp

If the comment you convert was an assigned comment, the new task and the original comment keep a relationship, but they behave differently:

The new task is completely separate and can have its own assignee, status, and due date.
The originally assigned comment remains visible in the discussion for historical context.
Closing or completing the new task does not automatically resolve the assigned comment, and resolving the comment does not complete the task.

This separation gives you flexibility while still preserving the comment as a record of the original request in ClickUp.

Create a Task from an Inbox Comment in ClickUp

Your Inbox surfaces comments and notifications from across ClickUp. When you see a notification that clearly requires follow-up, you can turn it into a task from within the Inbox view.

Steps to Turn an Inbox Comment into a Task

Open Inbox in your ClickUp sidebar.
Locate the notification that contains the comment you want to act on.
Click into the notification to expand and view the comment details.
Find the comment within the Inbox panel and open its More menu (three dots).
Select Create task.
Confirm the task’s List, assignee, and other details in the create-task window.
Save the new task.

The new item becomes a regular task in ClickUp, while your Inbox still shows the original activity, allowing you to mark the notification as done or keep it for reference.

Create a Task from Doc Comments in ClickUp

Teams often leave feedback and ideas in Docs. When something needs execution, you can create a task from a Doc comment so the work moves out of the document and into your workflow.

Steps to Create a Task from a Doc Comment

Open the relevant Doc in ClickUp.
Find the highlighted text or margin icon that indicates the comment.
Click the comment to open the comment thread.
Click the More menu (three dots) within the comment.
Select Create task.
Fill in the required task information in the modal:
- Task name
- Location (List)
- Assignee and dates, if needed
Click to create the task.

The comment’s text becomes the foundation for the new task description or title, depending on how you configure it. The link between Doc and task makes it easy to return to the document context when needed.

Best Practices for Managing Comment-Based Tasks in ClickUp

To keep your workspace organized, apply these practices whenever you create tasks from comments in ClickUp:

Use clear task names: Summarize the action required, not just the original comment text.
Assign tasks immediately: Add an assignee and a due date so new tasks are not overlooked.
Reference the source: Keep the auto-generated link or reference to the original comment or Doc so teammates can see the full context.
Resolve comments when appropriate: Once the new task is accepted and added to a workflow, decide whether to resolve or keep the original comment for visibility.

Limits and Notes for Creating Tasks from Comments in ClickUp

There are a few important limitations that apply when you create tasks from comments in ClickUp:

You can only create one task per comment at a time. If you need multiple tasks, you must repeat the process for each one or manually split the work after the first task is created.
Only users with permission to create tasks in the selected List can complete the conversion.
Formatting inside comments may appear differently in the new task’s description, depending on the original styling and supported formatting options.

These limits keep the process simple while still allowing you to capture work quickly.

More Resources for ClickUp Workflows

To learn more about creating tasks from comments and see the original reference material, review the official ClickUp documentation here: Create tasks from task, Inbox, and Doc comments.

If you want strategic help designing scalable workflows or documentation around ClickUp, you can also explore expert consulting resources such as Consultevo for implementation and optimization support.

By consistently turning important comments into tasks in ClickUp, your team can maintain a clear record of decisions, reduce missed action items, and keep work moving from discussion into execution.

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