Introduction
The Task Statuses section in Administration allows administrators to define and manage all task progress states in Easy8. Task statuses help track where a task currently stands within the workflow. This article explains how task statuses are structured and how they are configured.
Target Audience
- Administrator
Task Statuses in Administration
Definition
Task statuses define the current state of a task, such as New, In Progress, or Done. They are used across all projects to indicate how far along a task is and whether it is closed or still active.
Each status includes:
- A name (e.g., Assigned, Testing)
- An optional description
- An indicator if the status represents a closed task
- A color for easier visual identification
Statuses such as Done or Canceled are typically marked as closed to indicate task completion.
How It Works
When the Task Statuses section is opened:
- A list of all existing statuses is shown
- Each line includes the status name, optional description, and a task-closed flag
- Inline actions allow the administrator to delete a status
Clicking a status name opens its detailed view for editing. Here, the administrator can:
- Change the name and description
- Mark the status as a closing one
- Choose a color to represent the status visually in task lists
The same interface is used when creating a new status. To add one, the administrator clicks the New status button located at the top right of the page.
This setup ensures that workflows can be clearly structured and color-coded to improve task tracking and visibility across the application.
Conclusion
Task statuses in Administration provide essential labels for tracking progress in Easy8. Administrators can fully customize each status, including color coding and closure behavior, to match the workflows of their teams and projects.
Further Reading
- Trackers in Administration (Explanation)
- Workflow Configuration in Administration (Explanation)
- Roles and Permissions in Administration (Explanation)
