> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.parta.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.parta.io/collaboration/set-tasks/create-a-task.md).

# Create a Task

## What is a Task?

A **task** is a digital sticky note on a virtual whiteboard (task manager). Tasks allow you to track the progress of Project work and manage requirements.

A **task manager** is a simple, integrated to-do list manager that helps you capture, organize, and track personal and work-related tasks across all your Parta workflows.

The task manager consists of the following levels:

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### Company Task Manager

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Go to the **Tasks** tab to see all the tasks created at the different Projects of the company.
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### Project Task Manager

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[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Tasks** tab to see all the tasks of the Project.
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### Editor Task Manager

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[Open an editor ](/editor/work-in-the-editor.md)and click the **Tasks** icon to open the tasks list of the opened section.
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## Create a Task

### Create a Task for a Project

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[Open a Project](/project/set-projects/manage-a-project.md) and go to the **Tasks** tab.
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Click **+**.

A pop-up window will appear.

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Enter the task name.
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Edit [general task settings](#edit-general-task-settings).
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Click the **Create** button.

A task attached to a specific Project will appear at the task manager list.
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### Create a Task for a Block

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[Open an editor ](/editor/work-in-the-editor.md)and select a block.
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Click the **Tasks** icon.

A pop-up window will appear.
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Click the **Add task** button.

A pop-up window will appear.

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Enter the task name.
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Edit [general task settings](#edit-general-task-settings).
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Click the **Create** button.

A task attached to a specific block will appear at the task manager list.

A task icon will appear in the editor to the left.
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## Edit General Task Settings

[Open a task](/collaboration/set-tasks/manage-a-task.md#open-a-task) to start editing.

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### Task name

Enter the task title.
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### Status

Select a task status from a drop-down menu.
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### Assigned to

Select from the drop-down menu or start typing the team member(s) responsible for the task.

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A task can be assigned to any member listed on the [**Team**](/project/set-projects/navigate-through-the-project-menu.md#id-8r41vwo0qajq) tab of the Project menu.
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### Due date

Select a deadline in the selection window.
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### Description

Enter a task details, including specific instructions, objectives, and expected results.
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### Attachment

Click the **Upload** button to add files related to the task.&#x20;
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### Comments

Add comments to discuss and clarify information within a task with [Project participants](/project/set-projects/navigate-through-the-project-menu.md#id-8r41vwo0qajq).

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You can add, mention a team member, edit or delete a task comment.
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To add attachments and comments to a new task, click the **Create and stay** button.&#x20;
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