Context switching and app switching can hurt productivity. It's easy to get sidetracked when we switch tasks, but sometimes we need to remind ourselves of tasks for later, which can be hard when we're focused on something else.

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This automation converts the selected text into a task, and creates a task in Coda with the content.

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Automating tasks streamlines workflows and reduces the need for context switching. For instance, creating Jira tickets from anywhere without leaving your current workflow helps you capture your ideas and to-dos quickly, without losing focus on your current task.

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Step 1: Set up the automation

Click the “Try it” button at the top of this page to get this Playbook saved.

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You will be redirected to download the browser extension when you run it for the first time. Bardeen will also prompt you to integrate Google Mail and Coda if you haven't done so previously.

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Bardeen will then prompt you enter the Coda task list and the due date as well as assignee for the task. 

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Step 2: Try it!

Press Option + B on Mac or Alt + B on a Window machine on your keyboard to launch Bardeen.

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Run the playbook on selected text you want to save as action lists.

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By taking advantage of automation tools like this, you can become more efficient and effective in your work. Instead of constantly shifting your attention from one task to another, you can stay focused on the task at hand while still capturing important ideas and tasks for later. This can help you work more productively and ultimately achieve better results.

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Take a look at other product development integrations and personal productivity automations developed by Bardeen.

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