How to set task status in ClickUp
Change a task's status in ClickUp from its list row. Open the status menu, pick a new status, and watch the task move to its new group.
Quick answer
Open the list that holds your task, click the status icon beside the task name, and choose a new status from the menu. The status menu groups options as Not started, Active, and Complete, and the task moves to the matching group in the list straight away.
Steps at a glance
- Open the list that holds the task
- Click the status icon next to the task name
- Review the Not started, Active, and Closed groups
- Choose a status from the menu
- Confirm the task moved to its new group
Interactive demo
Summary
A task's status shows where the work stands. In ClickUp you change it straight from the list, and the task regroups under the new status so the whole list reads as a progress view.
Step-by-step guide
Step 1
Open the task list
Click the list in the sidebar, here **Website launch**. The list opens with tasks grouped by status, so you can see every task and where it sits right now.
Step 2
Click the status of the task
Find the task you want to update and click the circle to the left of its name. In this list the task sits under **TO DO**, and the circle opens the status menu.
Step 3
Pick a new status
The menu lists statuses in groups: Not started, Active, and Closed. Click **IN PROGRESS** to mark the work as under way. The current status carries a check mark, so you can see where you started.
Step 4
Check the updated status
The task moves out of **TO DO** and into a new **IN PROGRESS** group at the top of the list. The other tasks stay where they were, so only the one you changed is affected.
Why this matters
You have a task that moved from planned to under way, and your list still shows it as untouched. Updating the status takes one click and keeps everyone looking at the same list honest about what is in flight.
Frequently asked questions
Does changing one task's status affect the other tasks?
No. Only the task you changed moves to the new group. The other tasks keep their current status.
Can I change a status back?
Yes. Click the status icon again and pick the earlier status, such as TO DO, from the same menu.
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How to create a task in ClickUpLearn how to create a task in ClickUp from a List view: open Add Task, name the task, and save it with Create Task so it appears in your List.
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