Task Tracking Features Overview

Introduction

Task tracking is an essential part of project management in Easy8. It helps you manage, organize, and monitor all project activities. This article will explain the main features of task tracking and why they are important.

Target Audience

User + Administrator

Understanding Task Tracking Features

Definition

Task tracking in Easy8 includes all tools and options used to manage tasks. Key components of task tracking are:

Task Detail Page
Task statuses and priorities
Task relations
Checklists
Attachments and comments
Time tracking
Task history
Task templates
Quick task editor
Bulk editing
Parent and subtask structure

How It Works

The task tracking features help you keep control over your tasks and projects. Below is an overview of how these components work together:

Task Detail Page

This page shows all important information about the task:

Status: Current stage of the task (e.g. In progress).
Priority: Importance of the task.
Assignee & Author: Who is responsible for the task and who created it.
Due date: When the task should be finished.
Time tracking: Time spent on the task.
Relations: Links to other tasks.
Checklists & Comments: Extra details and communication.
Attachments: Files connected to the task.
History: All changes made on the task.
Sidebar actions: Options to update, copy, delete, merge, log time, and more.

Statuses, Priorities, and Workflow

You can track progress and importance of tasks by setting:

Statuses (e.g. New, In Progress, Done)
Priorities (e.g. Normal, High, Urgent)

Statuses and priorities are part of your workflow settings.

Relations and Parent-Subtask Structure

You can link tasks using:

Relations (e.g. "blocks", "relates to")
Parent and Subtasks to create a clear task structure

Comments, Attachments, and History

Tasks include sections to:

Add comments and reactions
Attach files
Check task history to see who changed what and when

Checklists and Templates

You can use:

Checklists for step-by-step completion
Task templates to create similar tasks faster

Bulk Editing and Quick Editing

You can edit many tasks at once with bulk editing or use the quick task editor for small, fast updates.

Examples

You can use bulk editing to change the priority of multiple tasks at once.
You can link two tasks if one task blocks the other.

Common Misconceptions

Misconception: Task tracking is only about task status.
Clarification: It includes many features like time tracking, relations, and file management.

Conclusion

Task tracking features in Easy8 help you manage all project tasks effectively. They offer clear structure, easy updates, and full control over task progress and communication.