Tasks

The Tasks Components

8.1.7. The Tasks view for creating or editing

This view is used when creating a new task or editing an existing one.

Content

  • Depending on the groupware configuration, elements that can be either at the top or at the bottom of the screen.

    • Create button. If clicking on this button, the current task data is saved and the editing page is closed.

    • Discard button. In order to cancel the creation or editing, click on this button.

  • Subject input field. Enter the subject in this field. The subject is displayed as task title in the views.

  • Description input field. You can enter a description for the task in this field.

  • Expand form button. Displays additional input fields.

    • Start date and Due date input fields. Defines the start and the due date. If clicking on it, a dialogue for selecting the date opens.

      If the All day checkbox is disabled, you can set start and due times.

    • All day checkbox. Enable this checkbox if the task is to last the entire days.

    • Repeat checkbox. Enable this checkbox if the task is to be repeated. Additional control elements for setting the recurring parameters are displayed. Examples can be found in the questions about appointments and tasks.

    • Reminder drop-down menu. Defines when to be reminded of the task's due date by an entry in the info area. You can also set a date and time for the reminder in Reminder date. In this case, Manual input will be pre-selected in the Reminder field.

    • Status drop-down menu. Defines the task's status. You can also enter a percentage value for the task completion in Progress.

    • Priority drop-down menu. Defines the task's importance.

    • Private checkbox. Enable this checkbox if other users are not to see the task's subject and description.

    • Add participant/resource input field. Enter the names of the participants that are to take part in the task in this field.

    • Add attachments button below Attachments. Click on this button to attach one or several files to the contact data.

    • Show details button. If clicking on it, additional data fields are displayed where you can enter billing details like estimated costs, actual costs or billing information.

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Parent topic: The Tasks Components