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Add a Custom Date Type to a Task

Written by Avery Simmons

Updated at October 22nd, 2021

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    Custom dates can be added to each task created in Canopy. Any dates added can be assigned a custom Date Type to help you filter and organize your tasks on the task list. To add a new date with a custom date type to a task, first open a relevant Task in Canopy.

    Roles/permissions:

    • Roles: Any
    • Permissions: Create, Edit, and Assign Work; Generic Tasks

    1. Click Add a tool in the Tools box of the Task Workspace.

    2. Select Date from the dropdown menu.

    3. Click on the Date Type field to select a custom date type.

    • Only Start Date, and custom Date Types that have previously been assigned to the task are available to select.
    • You can add a new Custom Date Type by typing the name of the new date type and clicking the + icon or pressing Enter on your keyboard.

    4. Click on the relevant Date Type to select that date type for the task date.

    5. Select a fixed or relative date.

    • For more information on fixed or relative dates, refer to their specific help articles.

    6. Click Create.


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