Eisenhower Matrix

Prioritize tasks using the Eisenhower Matrix method

How to Use

Add tasks and assign them to the appropriate quadrant. Drag and drop tasks between quadrants to re-prioritize. Export your matrix when done.

Urgent & Important 0

DO FIRST

Critical tasks that require immediate attention

Not Urgent & Important 0

SCHEDULE

Important long-term goals and planning

Urgent & Not Important 0

DELEGATE

Tasks that can be delegated to others

Not Urgent & Not Important 0

ELIMINATE

Distractions and time wasters to eliminate

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`; printWindow.document.write(html); printWindow.document.close(); } // Save Matrix Dialog function saveMatrixDialog() { const totalTasks = Object.values(tasks).reduce((sum, q) => sum + q.length, 0); if (totalTasks === 0) { alert('Please add some tasks to the matrix before saving.'); return; } const name = prompt('Enter a name for this matrix:', `Matrix ${new Date().toLocaleDateString()}`); if (!name) return; try { const savedMatrices = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('eisenhower-saved-matrices') || '[]'); const matrix = { id: Date.now(), name: name.trim(), tasks: JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(tasks)), taskIdCounter: taskIdCounter, savedAt: new Date().toISOString(), taskCount: totalTasks }; savedMatrices.unshift(matrix); // Keep only last 20 matrices if (savedMatrices.length > 20) { savedMatrices.length = 20; } localStorage.setItem('eisenhower-saved-matrices', JSON.stringify(savedMatrices)); showToast(`Matrix "${name}" saved successfully!`, 'success'); // Auto-show saved matrices showSavedMatricesModal(); } catch (e) { console.error('Failed to save matrix:', e); if (e.name === 'QuotaExceededError') { alert('Storage quota exceeded. Please delete some old saved matrices first.'); } else { alert('Failed to save matrix. Please try again.'); } } } // Show Saved Matrices Modal function showSavedMatricesModal() { const modal = document.getElementById('savedMatricesModal'); const list = document.getElementById('saved-matrices-list'); let savedMatrices = []; try { savedMatrices = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('eisenhower-saved-matrices') || '[]'); } catch (e) { console.error('Failed to load saved matrices:', e); savedMatrices = []; } if (savedMatrices.length === 0) { list.innerHTML = `

No saved matrices yet.

Create a matrix and click "Save Matrix" to save it.

`; } else { list.innerHTML = `

${savedMatrices.map(matrix => `

${escapeHtml(matrix.name)}

Saved: ${new Date(matrix.savedAt).toLocaleString()}

Total tasks: ${matrix.taskCount}

`).join('')}

`; } modal.style.display = 'flex'; } function closeSavedMatricesModal() { document.getElementById('savedMatricesModal').style.display = 'none'; } // Load Saved Matrix function loadSavedMatrix(matrixId) { try { const savedMatrices = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('eisenhower-saved-matrices') || '[]'); const matrix = savedMatrices.find(m => m.id === matrixId); if (!matrix) { alert('Matrix not found.'); return; } if (!confirm(`Load "${matrix.name}"? This will replace your current matrix.`)) { return; } tasks = JSON.parse(JSON.stringify(matrix.tasks)); taskIdCounter = matrix.taskIdCounter || 0; saveTasks(); renderAllQuadrants(); closeSavedMatricesModal(); showToast(`Matrix "${matrix.name}" loaded successfully!`, 'success'); } catch (e) { console.error('Failed to load matrix:', e); showToast('Failed to load matrix. The data may be corrupted.', 'error'); } } // Delete Saved Matrix function deleteSavedMatrix(matrixId) { if (!confirm('Are you sure you want to delete this saved matrix?')) { return; } try { let savedMatrices = JSON.parse(localStorage.getItem('eisenhower-saved-matrices') || '[]'); savedMatrices = savedMatrices.filter(m => m.id !== matrixId); localStorage.setItem('eisenhower-saved-matrices', JSON.stringify(savedMatrices)); showSavedMatricesModal(); // Refresh the list } catch (e) { console.error('Failed to delete matrix:', e); alert('Failed to delete matrix. Please try again.'); } } // Close modals when clicking outside document.addEventListener('click', function(e) { if (e.target.id === 'templatesModal') { closeTemplatesModal(); } if (e.target.id === 'savedMatricesModal') { closeSavedMatricesModal(); } }); // ======================================== // KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS // ======================================== document.addEventListener('keydown', function(e) { // Check if user is typing in an input field const isInputFocused = document.activeElement.tagName === 'INPUT' || document.activeElement.tagName === 'TEXTAREA' || document.activeElement.classList.contains('edit-input'); // Ctrl+Z / Cmd+Z - Undo if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && e.key === 'z' && !e.shiftKey) { e.preventDefault(); undo(); return; } // Ctrl+Shift+Z / Cmd+Shift+Z or Ctrl+Y / Cmd+Y - Redo if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && (e.key === 'y' || (e.key === 'z' && e.shiftKey))) { e.preventDefault(); redo(); return; } // Ctrl+S / Cmd+S - Save Matrix if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && e.key === 's') { e.preventDefault(); saveMatrixDialog(); return; } // Ctrl+E / Cmd+E - Export if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && e.key === 'e') { e.preventDefault(); exportTasks(); return; } // Ctrl+F / Cmd+F - Focus Search if ((e.ctrlKey || e.metaKey) && e.key === 'f') { e.preventDefault(); document.getElementById('search-input').focus(); return; } // Ctrl+P / Cmd+P - Print (let browser handle) // No override needed // If input is focused, don't handle other shortcuts if (isInputFocused) return; // Number keys 1-4 to focus on adding task to specific quadrant if (['1', '2', '3', '4'].includes(e.key)) { e.preventDefault(); const input = document.getElementById('task-input'); input.focus(); document.getElementById('quadrant-selector').classList.remove('hidden'); showToast(`Press Enter to add task to Quadrant ${e.key}`, 'info', 2000); // Store the selected quadrant input.dataset.selectedQuadrant = e.key; return; } // Escape - Close modals or selectors if (e.key === 'Escape') { const selector = document.getElementById('quadrant-selector'); if (!selector.classList.contains('hidden')) { selector.classList.add('hidden'); } closeTemplatesModal(); closeSavedMatricesModal(); return; } // ? - Show keyboard shortcuts help if (e.key === '?') { e.preventDefault(); showKeyboardShortcuts(); return; } }); // Show keyboard shortcuts help function showKeyboardShortcuts() { const shortcuts = `

Keyboard Shortcuts

Ctrl+Z

Undo last action

Ctrl+Shift+Z or Ctrl+Y

Redo action

Ctrl+S

Save matrix

Ctrl+E

Export tasks

Ctrl+F

Search tasks

Ctrl+P

Print matrix

1-4

Quick add to quadrant

Esc

Close modals

Double-click

Edit task

?

Show this help

`; showToast(shortcuts, 'info', 10000); }

How to Use

Step-by-step guide 3 steps

1 List Tasks: Enter all items on your To-Do list.
2 Rate Tasks: For each item, rate it for Urgency and Importance.
3 Assign Quadrant: The tool sorts the items into the four quadrants: Do, Decide, Delegate, or Delete. Prioritize your tasks now!

FAQ

Common questions 3 questions

Use Cases & Examples

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Eisenhower Matrix

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Matrix Templates

My Saved Matrices

${escapeHtml(matrix.name)}

Keyboard Shortcuts

How to Use

FAQ

What are the four quadrants?

Is the matrix subjective?

How often should I use the **Eisenhower Matrix**?

Use Cases & Examples

Daily Planning

Delegation

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