Tasks in Projects

Project tasks are your control center for everyday work in your project:

  • Plan work in the Tasks tab of your project
  • Monitor progress and keep track of what's being done
  • Collaborate with other users directly on tasks
  • Easily switch views between Tasks, Board, and Timeline

How to use tasks in projects

Switch views (Tasks, Board, Timeline)

  1. Open your project.
  2. Choose how you want to display tasks: Switch to Tasks, Board, or Timeline depending on your needs.

The tasks remain the same in every view, and awork remembers which view you last used for each project.

For details about each view, check out these articles:

Task filters are not available for project tasks. You can use the search function instead to filter tasks, for example by user or tags.

Open and edit task details

In the task details, you add the information that a task needs.

  1. Click on the task name
  2. Edit or add details like description, due date, or assignee

You can find more information here:

Edit multiple tasks at once

If you want to edit multiple tasks at the same time, check this out: Edit Multiple Tasks at Once.

Reset view

You can reset your view to its default settings. This will reset sorting, grouping, and column selection to their original values.

  1. Click the action menu in the top right
  2. Select Reset to Default

The view will then show the default sorting, default grouping, and default columns again.


FAQ

What views are available for tasks in a project?

You can switch between Tasks, Board, and Timeline.

Do tasks change when I switch views?

No. The tasks remain the same in every view. awork also remembers which view you last used for each project.

Are there filter options directly in project tasks?

No. However, you can use the search function in the project to search for users or tags, for example, to filter tasks.

How do I open the details of a task?

Click on the task name. In the details, you can set things like description, due date, and assignee. Learn more: All Task Details.

Can I edit multiple tasks at once?

Yes, select the tasks you want or entire lists by checking the boxes to the left of the task list. You can find detailed instructions here: Edit Multiple Tasks at Once.

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