Creating Tasks ​

Learn how to create, manage, and track tasks effectively in Task Manager Pro.

✅ Creating Your First Task ​

Quick Task Creation ​

1. Navigate: Go to Tasks → All Tasks
2. Click: Click Add New Task
3. Fill Details: Enter task information
4. Assign: Assign to team member
5. Create: Click Create Task

Task Information ​

• Task Name: Clear, descriptive task name
• Description: Detailed task description
• Project: Select project
• Assignee: Assign to team member
• Due Date: Set deadline
• Priority: Set priority level

📋 Task Configuration ​

Basic Settings ​

• Name: Task name
• Description: Task description
• Project: Associated project
• Status: Current status
• Priority: Priority level
• Assignee: Assigned team member

Advanced Settings ​

• Start Date: Task start date
• Due Date: Task deadline
• Estimated Time: Time estimate
• Labels: Task labels
• Checklist: Task checklist
• Attachments: File attachments

Task Status ​

• Not Started: Task not yet started
• In Progress: Task currently being worked on
• On Hold: Task temporarily paused
• Completed: Task finished
• Cancelled: Task cancelled

🎯 Task Types ​

Task Categories ​

• Development: Software development tasks
• Design: Design-related tasks
• Content: Content creation tasks
• Marketing: Marketing tasks
• Administrative: Administrative tasks
• Custom: Custom task types

Task Templates ​

• Bug Report: Bug reporting template
• Feature Request: Feature request template
• Content Task: Content creation template
• Review Task: Review and approval template
• Custom Template: Create custom templates

👥 Task Assignment ​

Assigning Tasks ​

1. Open Task: Click on task
2. Assignment: Go to Assignment section
3. Select User: Choose team member
4. Set Role: Assign role
5. Save: Save assignment

Assignment Options ​

• Single Assignee: Assign to one person
• Multiple Assignees: Assign to multiple people
• Team Assignment: Assign to entire team
• Auto-assignment: Automatic assignment
• Rotation: Rotate assignments

⏰ Time Management ​

Time Tracking ​

• Start Timer: Start time tracking
• Stop Timer: Stop time tracking
• Manual Entry: Manually enter time
• Time Estimates: Set time estimates
• Time Reports: View time reports

Deadline Management ​

• Due Dates: Set task deadlines
• Reminders: Set deadline reminders
• Overdue Alerts: Overdue task alerts
• Deadline Reports: Deadline tracking reports

📊 Task Organization ​

Task Lists ​

• Project Lists: Tasks by project
• Status Lists: Tasks by status
• Assignee Lists: Tasks by assignee
• Priority Lists: Tasks by priority
• Custom Lists: Custom task lists

Task Filtering ​

• Status Filter: Filter by status
• Assignee Filter: Filter by assignee
• Project Filter: Filter by project
• Date Filter: Filter by date
• Priority Filter: Filter by priority

🔄 Task Workflow ​

Task Lifecycle ​

1. Created: Task is created
2. Assigned: Task is assigned
3. In Progress: Work begins
4. Review: Task is reviewed
5. Completed: Task is finished

Status Transitions ​

• Not Started → In Progress
• In Progress → On Hold
• On Hold → In Progress
• In Progress → Completed
• Any Status → Cancelled

📎 Task Attachments ​

File Attachments ​

• Upload Files: Attach files to tasks
• File Types: Support various file types
• File Versions: Track file versions
• File Permissions: Control file access

Supported Files ​

• Documents: PDF, DOC, DOCX, TXT
• Images: JPG, PNG, GIF, SVG
• Spreadsheets: XLS, XLSX, CSV
• Presentations: PPT, PPTX
• Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z

💬 Task Communication ​

Task Comments ​

• Add Comments: Comment on tasks
• @Mentions: Mention team members
• Comment Threads: Organized discussions
• Comment History: Track comment history

Task Notifications ​

• Assignment Notifications: When assigned
• Status Notifications: When status changes
• Comment Notifications: When commented
• Deadline Notifications: When deadline approaches

📈 Task Analytics ​

Task Reports ​

• Completion Reports: Task completion analysis
• Time Reports: Time tracking reports
• Assignee Reports: Assignee performance
• Project Reports: Project task analysis

Task Metrics ​

• Completion Rate: Task completion percentage
• Average Time: Average task completion time
• Overdue Tasks: Number of overdue tasks
• Team Performance: Team task performance

🚨 Common Issues ​

Task Creation Problems ​

• Permission Issues: Check user permissions
• Project Access: Verify project access
• Assignee Problems: Check assignee availability
• Date Conflicts: Resolve date conflicts

Task Management Issues ​

• Status Problems: Check status transitions
• Assignment Issues: Verify assignments
• Notification Problems: Check notification settings
• Performance Issues: Optimize task settings

🎯 Best Practices ​

Task Creation ​

• Clear Names: Use clear, descriptive names
• Detailed Descriptions: Provide detailed descriptions
• Realistic Deadlines: Set achievable deadlines
• Proper Assignment: Assign to appropriate people

Task Management ​

• Regular Updates: Update task status regularly
• Clear Communication: Communicate clearly
• Time Tracking: Track time accurately
• Quality Control: Maintain quality standards

📚 Resources ​

Task Help ​

• Documentation: Complete task guide
• Video Tutorials: Task management tutorials

Training Resources ​

• Task Management: Task management training
• Best Practices: Task best practices

Well-managed tasks lead to successful projects! ✅