There are several ways to create a new task:
- In the tasks part of the app press the plus button (for a subtask long-press the parent before)
- On the tasks app icon (enable in tasks settings if not available) long-press to create a new task (you can also drag the shortcut to the homescreen for direct access)
- On the tasks widget or hybrid widget press the plus button
- On other widgets press the plus button (new event) then press the SPACE key
- In the calendar app long press on a day, then select NEW TASK
- From the event editor press the SPACE key