Working with Tasks

A task is a single unit of work done by one person.  It defines the work to be done, the person to do the work, and the start and due dates of the work.

This topic discusses:

Creating a New Task
Creating a Subtask
Editing an Existing Task

Creating a New Task

To create a task:

1. From the application view, click the Tasks tab.

2. In the navigation pane, click the task list in which you want to create a new task.

3. Click in the New button, and, from the menu, select Task | Single. For information on creating multiple tasks, see Create New Tasks.

4. Configure the properties of the task in the Task Editor. For more information, see Task Properties.

5. Click Finish.

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Creating a New Subtask

To create a subtask:

1. From the application view, click the Tasks tab.

2. In the navigation pane, click a task list.

3. In the table pane, select a task under which to create a subtask.

4. Click in the New button, and from the menu, click Subtask | Single. For information on creating multiple subtasks, see Create New Tasks.

5. Configure the properties of the in the Task Editor. For more information, see Task Properties.

6. Click Finish.

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Editing an Existing Task

To edit a task:

1. Perform one of the following:

• From the application view, click the Tasks tab. In the navigation pane, click a task list. Select a task, then click Edit.

• From the Tasks portlet, select Task from the Tasks/Task Lists selector drop-down list. Select a task, then click Edit.

2. Configure the properties of the task in the Task Editor. For more information, see Task Properties.

3. Click Finish.

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• Create New Tasks

• About Tasks, Task Lists, and Subtasks

• Task Properties