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Create a task

Add a task to a project, give it a status and priority, and fill in assignees, dates, and a rich-text description.

Tasks break a project's work into manageable pieces. You can add one from the board or the project's Tasks tab.

Before you start
Role
OwnerAdminManagerMember

Manage-tier roles can create tasks in any project. Members work within the projects they're enrolled in.

Where to find it

Open a project's Tasks tab, or the global Tasks page. On the Board, each column has a + Add task button.

Create a task

Add a task

On the Board, click + Add task in the column where it belongs (To Do, In Progress, or Done). The column sets the task's starting status.

Name it

Give the task a clear title.

Fill in the details

In the task form or drawer, set the priority (Low, Medium, or High), assignees, and any dates and estimate. See Assignees and Due dates & priorities.

Add a description

The description supports rich text and attachments — paste or drag in images and files. See Attachments.

Save

Save the task. It appears in its column on the board and in the list.

What happens next

Your task shows up on the Board and List views. Click it to reopen the quick-edit drawer, or open its detail page to read it in full. You can start a timer on it right away.

Assigning a task to a Member auto-adds them to the project, so you don't have to enrol them separately.

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