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# Update task status

Wonderly lets you set a task's status at the moment you create it, or update it any time after.

### Method 1: Set the status when creating a task

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**When to use:** You know the status of a task upfront and want to set it as part of creation.
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1. Click **+ Create new** in the top-left corner of your screen.
2. Click **Task**.
3. In the task modal, click **Status** and select the status you want to assign.
4. Fill in the remaining task details.
5. Click **Save task**.

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**Expected outcome:** The task is created with the status you selected.

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### Method 2: Update the status on an existing task

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**When to use:** A task already exists, and you need to change its current status.
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1. Open the task you want to update.
2. In the task modal, click **Status** and select the new status.
3. Changes are saved automatically.

**Expected outcome:** The task reflects the updated status you selected.

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#### Field reference:

* **Canceled**: The task is no longer needed. It is removed from active workflows but remains for record-keeping.
* **Todo**: The task is active and requires action. It appears in your current task list.
* **Completed**: The task is finished.

**FAQ**

**Can we update the status in bulk?** Yes, you can bulk edit tasks from the Table view in your workspace by clicking the checkmark button next to each task name to select the tasks you want to edit.

**Can my team members update task status too?** Yes, any person with access to the workspace where the task was created can update its status.

**Is the status visible in the project view?** Yes, when you open a project, you can see the status of each task.