Frequently Asked Questions

What is Basecamp? How are Ta-da Lists related to Basecamp?

Basecamp is a web-based project management tool used by people in over 50 countries. Basecamp features to-do lists, blog-like message boards, simple scheduling, and file sharing. It's really easy to use and people love it.

Ta-da List is a less powerful stand-alone version of Basecamp's to-do list functionality. Ta-da List is completely free. We hope you'll enjoy it so much that you'll consider upgrading to the more powerful version included with Basecamp (plus you'll get all the benefits of Basecamp's other project management features).

What are those grey circles in front of the list name?

means you have 8 or more items remaining
means you have 6-7 items remaining
means you have 4-5 items remaining
means you have 2-3 items remaining
means you have 1 item remaining

How do I share a list?

Click on a list then click the "Share" link at the top of the screen. Two different ways to share lists are explained on that page. And yes, you can share a list both ways at the same time.

What are the system requirements to use Ta-da?

Ta-da works with the following web browsers: Internet Explorer 6, Safari, and Firefox. Ta-da does not work with Internet Explorer 5.x. It may or may not work with other browsers, but we can only guarantee the aforementioned browsers.

How do I delete an item or an entire list?

Open a list and click the "Edit" link at the top of the screen. To delete an entire list, click the "Delete this list" link. To delete an item, just clear the field for that item (or replace it with something else) and click the save changes button.

Can I add to-do dates to list items?

No. Ta-da Lists are just ultra-simple, easily sharable to-do lists. If you'd like more powerful list functionality, including the ability to assign list items to different people, the ability to group to-do lists by project, the ability to track completetion dates and who checked off an item, and more, consider upgrading to the full version of Ta-da Lists which is included in the Basecamp web-based project management tool.

Hey, where'd the buttons go? How do I save changes to my lists when I check items off?

Ha! You don't have to. When you un/check an item off it's automatically saved behind the scenes.