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Add a Date to a Task

Written by Avery Simmons

Updated at October 22nd, 2021

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    You can add a start date, due date, or custom date by utilizing a task's tools. To get started, click Add a tool in the tool's box of a relevant task.

    Roles/permissions:

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

    1. Choose Date from the dropdown menu.

    2. Select a date type.

    • If needed, input a Custom date type.
    • Click the Plus icon.
    • Select the inputted Custom date type.

    3. Select a fixed or relative date.

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

    4. Click Create.

    Add a Date from the Task List

    Dates can also be added directly from the task list. To get started, navigate to the Task List.

    1. Click on one of the in-line date options.

    2. Select either a fixed or relative date using the date selector popout.

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

    3. Click Add fixed date or Add relative date.

    4. You can Edit a task date by clicking on a date in the date columns.


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