Tasks: Adding and Updating

While in the Tasks tool, if permitted by the founder to add tasks, a button labeled "Add Task" will be accessible from the upper gray toolbar. To edit a task, view the "My Tasks" page and select the edit icon for the desired task. For further information see "My Tasks".

Add Task button on Project detail page

The task form is described in detail below. All required fields are marked with a red star.

Summary

Provide a short summary of what must be achieved in this task.

Status

Select the task status from the drop-down menu:

 

 

% Complete

Enter a numerical value for the percent of the task which has been completed.

Priority

Select the priority of the task from the drop-down menu:

 

 

Assigned Member

Select the button labeled "Assign" to open a member selection pop-up box. Select a member from the list. The default of this field is the creator of the task. Select the button labeled "Clear" to leave the Task unassigned.

Start Date

Click the calendar icon to select the date from the pop-up box.  Alternatively, use the drop-down menus and text box to provide the date the task will begin.

Due Date

Click the calendar icon to select the date from the pop-up box.  Alternatively, use the drop-down menus and text box to specify the date the task is due for completion.

Parent Project

Use the drop-down menu to select the project the task will be added to.

Description

Provide a description of the task in this field.

Link to Related Content

If you wish to associate the task with other existing content in the community, select the check box labeled "Link to Related Content". For more help, see Linking Related Content.

Once the form has been completed to your satisfaction, press the "Add" or "Update" button at the bottom of the form.