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Change Task Status

Move a task through its status lifecycle without losing the activity trail that explains what changed and why.

Best for Human member and Automation developer Updated April 3, 2026
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4 steps Steps
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Use this path when

Use the task detail property control or the relevant list-level action when the only change is status.

What you'll finish here
  • Choose a valid status.
  • Apply the transition from the correct surface.
  • Preserve a clean activity trail.

Where this happens

LabelValueNotes
Route/workspace/tasks/[taskId]Richest status-change surface.
ActionTask status controlsAvailable in detail and list contexts.

Same Task, Other Interfaces

Use the version that matches where you are working now. The subject matter stays the same; the delivery changes by surface.

Do the work

  1. 1. Open the task detail page or the task list row that exposes the status control.
  2. 2. Choose one of the allowed states: backlogged, planned, progressed, completed, or cancelled.
  3. 3. Confirm the UI reflects the new state immediately.
  4. 4. Read the activity or timeline if you need to confirm when the transition was recorded.

Keep Going in Task Workflows

Stay in the same interface and move to the next closest task in this topic when needed.

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