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How to Update or Modify a Task 

After creating a new Task, relevant members can edit its details, upload and view files, and view Task activity. 

Edit Task Details 

Upload a File 

View Task Activity 

Copy or Delete a Task 

Please see the following table for a breakdown of Task permissions: 

Role  Description  Access  
Stream Admin  Manages a specific Stream  Can edit details, upload files, and view activity of all Tasks in the Stream  
Task Owner  Created the Task  Can edit details, upload files, and view activity of the Task  
Task Assignee  Assigned to the Task  Can edit details, upload files, and view activity of the Task 
Task Watcher  Granted visibility on the Task  Can view details, upload files, and view activity of the Task 

In the Stream’s Tasks panel or dashboard, select the relevant Task’s name to update its information. 

Edit Task Details 

In the Details tab, relevant members of a Task can update field values and add or remove Assignees, Watchers, and non-required custom fields. To save changes, click Update Task.

Upload a File 

Files uploaded to a Task appear both in the Task’s Files tab and in the Stream’s Files panel and dashboard. Only members with access to the Task will be able to view its files.

View Task Activity 

In the Activity tab of the Task pop-up, members can review Task updates, such as file uploads or field changes, as well as post comments. Only members with access to the Task will be able to view its activity. 

Copy or Delete a Task 

To copy a Task, click on the ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of the Task pop-up and click Copy. A New Task pop-up window will open automatically with details copied from the previous Task. 

To delete a Task, the Stream Admin, Task Owner, or an Assignee can click ellipsis icon in the top-right corner of the Task pop-up and click Delete, then Click to Confirm

Updated on February 18, 2025