Task Icon Reference

There are a variety of icons on pages in the Tasks app that indicate different task details. Some icons can be selected to quickly update the corresponding task. Others can be selected to open the relevant tab of the Task Details dialog box. Hover over an icon for more information.

Task icons can be found on the following pages in the Tasks app:

The table below lists each task icon, its description, and possible interactions.

Task Icons

Icon

Icon Description

Interactions

Discussion

Indicates that a task has an existing discussion. This icon displays regardless of completion status.

Select the icon to open and view any existing discussions.

Commitments

Indicates a task has existing commitments.

A task with one commitment only displays the icon. A task with multiple commitments displays the number of commitments next to the icon.

Select the icon on a task with no commitments to commit to the task. Select the icon on a task with existing commitments to open the Recommit Task dialog box.

This icon is read-only on the Task List page.

Constraints

Indicates that a task has an existing constraint.

Select the icon to view more information about the constraint.

Task Complete

Indicates the completion status of a task.

If unfilled, the task is not complete. If filled, the task is complete.

Select the icon to mark the task complete or not complete.

Hand-offs

Indicates a task has existing hand-offs.

This icon is only shown on the Work Plan page and in the info bar on the Hand-offs page.

Select the icon on the Work Plan page to open the Hand-off Flow detail window.

This icon is read-only on the Hand-offs page.

Overdue Task or Planned Task Outside Activity Dates

Indicates a task is overdue or the task exists outside the assigned activity date range based on the time zone setting configured in the project settings.

For an overdue task that is not yet committed, update its due date or complete the task to resolve the issue. If the task is committed, recommit or complete the task to resolve the issue.

For planned tasks outside of the activity start date or the activity end date, adjust the task details or activity details to resolve the issue.

This icon is read-only on all pages.

Pending

Indicates a task has a due date that does not match the due date of its latest commitment.

Recommit to resolve the issue.

Select the icon to open the Recommit Task dialog box.

This icon is read-only on the Task List page.

Proposed Due Date

Indicates that a task has a proposed due date that has not been accepted.

Accept the proposed due date to resolve the issue.

This icon is read-only on all pages.

Status

Indicates the status of a task in relation to its assigned activity.

The following statuses are possible:

  • The task's dates are outside of its assigned activity's Start and Finish dates. On the Work Plan page, the activity band will also display a dashed border and extend farther than other bars on the planning board.
  • The assigned activity is complete but the task is not.
  • The task is complete but the assigned activity is not.

This icon is only shown on the Task List page.

This icon is read-only on the Task List page.