In this article, we will explore creating tasks, inviting participants, sharing tasks, and a host of other features to help streamline your task management experience.
To create a task from the Tasks module:
Click the New Task button at the top-left corner of the app.
In the window that pops up, fill all the necessary task details.
Click Save.
Notes:
Task title is a mandatory field.
@mention a co-worker in the task title section to instantly add them as an assignee to the task.
To create a personal task:
In the New Task window, click the task type in selection.
Select a category from the list under Personal Tasks from the drop-down menu.
To create a group task:
In the New Event window, click the task type in selection.
Select a category from the list under Group Tasks from the drop-down menu.
You can use a range of task fields to enhance your task management ensuring clarity for the tasks you create.
In the Description box, you can add more information about the task to guide you and your team through the project. Here, you can also @mention teammates to share the task and automatically notify them.
By default, the task assignee will be the person who creates the task. To assign it to someone else:
Click the assignee tab with your name.
Search for the new assignee in the pop-up that appears.
Select them from the list of suggestions.
To assign tags for your tasks:
Click the More Options icon in the top-right corner.
Click Tag As.
Select the desired tag from the drop-down menu.
You can set task priority as either high, medium, or low. To set task priority:
Select the task category where you want to create the task.
Set the priority from the drop-down menu
You can set reminders for tasks via email, pop-up, or notification. To set a reminder:
Click the Reminder icon in the New Task window.
In the pop-up that appears, pick the date and time.
Choose to receive the reminder either via Notification or Email.
Check the Send the Overdue Notification to receive reminders for overdue tasks.
Click Set Reminder.
To specify the start and end date of a task:
Select the task category where you want to create the task.
Specify the required dates by choosing from the Start Date and End Date drop-down menus.
To change the task status:
Select the task category where you want to create the task.
Choose the desired status from the drop-down menu.
Notes:
To mark a task as closed, tick the checkbox located directly below the status option.
Learn how to create custom status options. Learn More
To upload attachments to a task:
Select the task category where you want to create the task.
Click the Attachment icon in the top-right corner.
Locate the file in your system.
Click Open.
You can create subtasks to break down complex tasks into manageable steps. To create a subtask:
Enter the subtask title in the designated textbox under the subtask section.
Set the priority, select the due date and time, and assign the task to your colleagues, if required.
Hit Enter.
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