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Task Management

View, create, and complete tasks for your projects.

Creating a Task

Step 1: Start New Task

  1. Click Create New Task
  2. Choose Manual (Custom Task) or From Catalog

Step 2: Fill in Task Details

The task creation form includes the following groups:

Base Information

FieldDescriptionRequired
NameTask titleYes
DescriptionDetailed instructionsNo
TagsCategorize task with tagsNo
Related ProjectProject associationYes
Related MilestoneMilestone associationNo
FlaggedMark task for attentionNo
Major MilestoneMark as a key project milestoneNo

Assignments & Status

FieldDescriptionRequired
OwnersTask ownersYes
AssigneesSpecific people assigned to the taskYes
Assignee(s) RolesRoles assigned (e.g., "Project Manager")No
StatusCurrent status (To Do, In Progress, etc.)Yes
HealthTask health status (On Track, At Risk, etc.)Yes
PriorityTask priority levelYes
Instant NotificationSubscribe to immediate updatesNo

Scheduling

FieldDescriptionRequired
Start DateWhen work should beginNo
Due DateDeadlineNo
DurationEstimated time to completeYes
Due Date Relative ToSet due date relative to project start/endNo
Will Delay ProjectFlag if task delay affects project completionNo

Organization

FieldDescriptionRequired
CategoryTask categoryYes
SubcategoryTask subcategoryNo
DepartmentsRelated departmentsNo
DisciplinesRelated disciplinesNo
TeamsRelated teamsNo

Additional Details

  • Subtasks — Break task into smaller steps
  • Attachments — Upload files
  • Custom Fields — Additional configured fields
  • Task Completion Requires Approval — Toggle if approval is needed to close task

Step 3: Save Task

Click Create New Task.

Working with Tasks

Task Status Workflow

Tasks move through these statuses:

StatusMeaning
Not StartedTask created but work has not started
In ProgressWork is actively being carried out
CompletedAll work finished and task is closed

Starting a Task

  1. Open the task
  2. Change status from Not Started to In Progress

Completing a Task

  1. Finish all work
  2. Check off all subtasks
  3. Change status to Completed
  4. If approval is required, the approver will be notified

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