# Create a task

> Add a task to a project with an owner, deadline and priority, then break it into subtasks and link what it depends on.

Source: https://docs.moodiri.com/projects/create-a-task

## Why use it

Project to-dos scattered across sticky notes, emails and people's heads get missed, and nobody knows who was meant to chase the vendor. A task puts the work, its owner and its deadline on the project, so the whole team can see what is next and what is late.

## When to use it

- **Follow-ups after a meeting.** One task per action, each with an owner.
- **Work that depends on something else.** Link it to the task that must be done first, so it shows as blocked until then.
- **Bigger jobs.** Break a task such as *Kitchen lighting* into subtasks for each fixture.

For notes with no owner or deadline, use a [project note](https://docs.moodiri.com/projects/create-and-edit-a-note) instead.

## Before you start

- Project tasks must be on for your firm. Anyone on the team can create tasks.
- The project must be active or on hold. Tasks on archived, cancelled or completed projects are read-only.
- Open the project, then choose **View all** on its **Tasks** card.

## Steps

![Tasks for Lombard Street Loft with the Add task button at top right and filters for status and priority, above three tasks such as Order dining chairs once finish is approved.](https://docs.moodiri.com/shots/projects--create-a-task-1600.webp)
Same screen with numbered callouts: https://docs.moodiri.com/shots/projects--create-a-task-annotated.webp
1. On the project's tasks page, choose **Add task**.
2. Enter a **Title**, for example *Confirm pendant lead time*, and optional **Context** such as *Kitchen island*.
3. Set the **Status**, **Priority**, **Owner** and **Deadline**. All are optional; status starts at **To do**.
4. Choose **Create task**. It appears in the list under its status.
5. Open a task, type a **Subtask title** under **Actionable items**, and choose **+** to add it.
6. Under **Dependency**, choose **Add dependency** to link a task that must be done first.
7. Add notes or edit details, then choose **Save changes**.

## What happens next

- The task appears in the list or on the board, under the current view and grouping.
- The owner can find it under **My tasks**.
- A task with an unfinished dependency or a blocker shows as blocked and can't be marked done until that is resolved. A task with open subtasks can't be completed until they are done.
- Changes to the task are recorded in its **Activity**.

## Limits

- Titles and context are up to 240 characters.
- One level of subtasks, and up to 100 active subtasks per task.
- Tasks are read-only when the project is archived, cancelled, deleted or completed.

## Troubleshooting

- **Task title is required.**: enter a title before choosing **Create task**.
- **That dependency would create a cycle.**: the task you picked already depends on this one. Choose a different task.
- **This task changed in another session. Refresh and try again.**: a teammate edited it at the same time. Reload the task and make your change again.

## Questions

### Can a subtask have its own subtasks?

No. Tasks support one level of subtasks. For bigger pieces of work, create separate tasks and link them with dependencies.

### Can I assign a task to a teammate who hasn't joined yet?

No. Choose an active teammate, or leave the task unassigned until they join.

### Do deadlines shift with time zones?

No. A deadline is a calendar date and shows as the same day for everyone.