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Create a Task

This article shows you how to create a task as well as the statuses that can be applied to tasks.

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Users can create and manage tasks within groups of which they are a part. Below are the steps to create a task:

1. All the groups accessible to you will be listed under the 'Groups' option in the left panel. Click on one of the group names to start creating a task.

2. An option to create a task will appear on the right side of the screen.

3. Enter a task title directly within the textbox as shown in the above screenshot.

A task is by default assigned to the logged-in user.
By default, the task status is 'To Do', task priority is 'Normal' and the due date is set to the current date while creating a task.

Refer to the below table to understand the different icons available while creating a task from the 'Tasks' tab:

Icon

Field Name

Purpose

- To Do /

- Open /

- In Progress /

- Cancelled /

- On Hold /

- Completed /

- Archived

Status

To view or change task status.

Mouse hover on this icon to view the current task status as a tooltip.

- Normal /

- High /

- Critical

Priority

To view or change task priority.

Mouse hover on this icon to view the current task priority as a tooltip.

NA

Task Assigned To

To select a user from the list of group members. Type in the initial characters of the user's name to get auto-suggestions based on the same.

NA

Due Date

Select the task due date.

Once done, press the 'Enter' key to create a task. Alternatively, click on the '+' icon to create a task.

4. As soon as you press the 'Enter' key, the task gets created. A popup will appear at the right side allowing you to edit further details of this task.

Alternatively, you can also create a task from 'aMessages' tab as well. Click here for detailed help.


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