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# Understand task statuses

Task status shows where a task is in its lifecycle.

It helps teams see what still needs attention.

### Common task statuses

* **Yet To Start** — the task exists but no work has started.
* **In Progress** — someone is actively working on it.
* **Completed** — the task is finished.
* **Expired** — the due date passed before completion.
* **Closed** — the task is no longer active.
* **Stopped** — work on the task was ended before completion.

### Change a task status

{% stepper %}
{% step %}

### Open the task

Open the task you want to update.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Find the Status field

Open the task details.

Then locate **Status**.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Select the new status

Choose the status that matches the current situation.
{% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Save

Save the task.
{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}

### Important to know

Completed and closed tasks are usually no longer part of the active work list.

Expired tasks help you spot overdue follow-up.

### Frequently asked questions

<details>

<summary>What is the difference between Completed and Closed?</summary>

Completed means the work is finished.

Closed means the task is no longer active.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I reopen a completed task?</summary>

Yes.

Change the status again if your process allows it.

</details>

<details>

<summary>When does a task become expired?</summary>

When the due date passes before the task is completed.

</details>

### Related topics

* [**Tasks**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks.md)
* [**Set task dates and deadlines**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks/set-task-dates-and-deadlines.md)
* [**Filter and search tasks**](/marketplace-packages-and-power-ups/power-ups/tasks/filter-and-search-tasks.md)


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