Creating and Managing Tasks

How to create a task in Workast
Tasks are a simple way to manage your work.  Tasks can be part of a larger project or stand-alone items that need to be completed.   This guide will show yo...
Fri, 12 Feb, 2021 at 11:30 AM
How to edit the name of a task
To edit a task title or name, click on a task to open the task details panel.   Move your mouse/cursor to the task title  Edit the task title as needed....
Mon, 4 Jan, 2021 at 3:08 PM
How to clone or duplicate a task
Cloning or duplicating a task is an easy way to replicate an entire task, without having to type it all again.  You can clone any task, and all of the main ...
Thu, 22 Apr, 2021 at 11:56 AM
How to create a subtask
Workast is a task management platform where you can create tasks for you and your team members. Tasks are the main component in Workast which helps you to t...
Fri, 19 Mar, 2021 at 11:20 AM
How to edit or customize a subtask
A subtask adds the flexibility of showing smaller or related steps within a larger task.  They can be edited and customized in the Workast web application. T...
Mon, 4 Jan, 2021 at 3:08 PM
How to add an attachment or file to a task
You can add an attachment or file to a task or a subtask* in any view in the Workast web app. To add an attachment to a task: Expand the task by clicking...
Wed, 17 Mar, 2021 at 2:52 PM
How to copy the task ID and summary
The task ID is a randomly generated four-digit unique identifier for a task.   It is shown below: You can use the task ID to discuss the task with your tea...
Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 at 1:31 PM
Using email to create a task
You can create tasks from your email client (like Gmail, Outlook, etc) by simply sending an email to the unique email address associated with a space. This ...
Wed, 2 Feb, 2022 at 8:51 AM
How to leave a comment on a task in Workast
Login to Workast. Expand that task that you'd like to comment on by clicking on it. Click on the box which says "Write a comment or project upda...
Thu, 18 Mar, 2021 at 9:47 AM
How to tag your teammates in a task comment
Do you need to notify a coworker about some important information on a task?  Tagging them in comments will let them know! To tag a user in a task comment:...
Tue, 20 Apr, 2021 at 4:34 PM