[Orgmode] Re: Notes for a todos/tasks

[Matthew Lundin]

Hi Keith,

Keith Lancaster <address@hidden> writes:

> (Newbie question again)
>
> I frequently have TODOs that span some amount of time while in the
> STARTED state. A simple example would be a phone call, where I try a
> few times to reach the person before being successful (I may change to
> the WAITING state for this...). When I do reach them, I want to take
> notes on the conversation. There are so many different ways of
> approaching this in org-mode that I'm a bit overwhelmed. What I've
> been doing thus far is just entering the information in bullets below
> the TODO, ie
>
> - tried to call, left message
> - they called, and I missed the call
> - success - <notes on call>
>
> Usually, I add a time-stamp. I have to think that there is a better
> way. What's the best way to handle this?

The easiest and most convenient way to do this, in my opinion, is to use
org-add-note. The keybindings are:

  - z :: in the agenda

  - C-c C-z :: in org-files

Using this command on a heading will open up a new, temporary buffer.
You can type your note and then hit C-c C-c. It will be saved beneath
the headline along with a time-stamp.

Hope this helps,

Matt