How to set a project status update in Asana
Set a project status update in Asana: open the Overview tab, pick On track, At risk or Off track, then write a summary and next steps and post it.
Quick answer
Open your project and click the Overview tab. In the What's the status? panel, choose On track, At risk or Off track. Asana opens a Create a Status Update window where you write a Summary and Next steps. Click Post to publish the update to your project.
Steps at a glance
- Open the project and click the Overview tab
- Choose On track, At risk or Off track
- Write a Summary of how the project is going
- Add Next steps for the team
- Click Post to publish the update
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Summary
A project status update tells your team where a project stands, with a status, a summary and next steps. Asana lets you create one from the project Overview tab in a few clicks. Regular updates keep everyone informed without a meeting.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the project Overview
Open the project from the sidebar, then click the Overview tab in the row of project tabs. The Overview tab shows the project description, roles and a status panel on the right.
Step 2
Pick a status
In the status panel under What's the status?, click **On track**, **At risk** or **Off track**. Asana opens a Create a Status Update window with your choice already filled in the Status field.
Step 3
Write a summary
Click the **Summary** field and describe how the project is going in a sentence or two. The title is pre-filled with the project name and today's date, so you can leave it as it is.
Step 4
Add next steps
Click the **Next steps** field and write what the team is doing next. Keep it short and specific so readers know what to expect before the next update.
Step 5
Post the update
Review the update, then click **Post** at the top right. The window shows how many people will be notified, so check that before you post.
Why this matters
You are the project owner and stakeholders keep asking how things are going. A short status update answers them in one place, so you stop repeating yourself in chats and meetings and the team sees the same current picture.
Frequently asked questions
Which statuses can I choose?
The status panel offers On track, At risk and Off track.
Can I keep the default title?
Yes. Asana fills the title with the project name and the date, and you can edit it before posting.
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