Why no context = grey, italic

[Journey]

There is probably a good reason, but I was wondering why an activity that doesn't have a context is gray and italic. It seems like a task without a context can still be available. Maybe in context view they would show up under a "Context Unassigned" context. Anyway, it will help to know why a context is required in order to make a task availale. Thanks.

[Craig]

Available means you can do it. Context means the place where it is done. I don't see why it wouldn't be logical to require a context to consider an action available - can you give an example of the use you're seeking?

[Journey]

Available means you can do it. Context means the place where it is done. I don't see why it wouldn't be logical to require a context to consider an action available - can you give an example of the use you're seeking?

Point taken. I have just found that at times when moving items from the inbox to the projects I haven't yet assigned a context but from a project view standpoint they still are tasks that need to be done.

I am OK either way though because I will assign a context to all of my items eventually (which is what makes the system work for me, especially if multiple contexts can be assigned).

[jasong]

OmniFocus in this way is rather strict GTD: the item is unavailable to do until you've decide where or how to do it (by assigning a context). It can't be available because OF doesn't know where in Contet mode to display it.

That they're grey and italic doesn't mean you can't check it off as done, though.