Which due date presets does Linear offer?

The Due date submenu shows Custom…, Tomorrow, End of this week, and In one week, each with its calendar date.

Does Linear record when a due date is set?

Yes. The issue Activity feed adds an entry stating that the due date was set, with the date.

How to set due dates on issues in Linear

Set a due date on a Linear issue from the Issue options menu with quick presets like Tomorrow, then confirm the change in the issue Activity feed.

Quick answer

Open an issue in Linear, select Issue options, choose Due date, and pick Tomorrow, End of this week, In one week, or Custom…. Linear sets the date on the issue and records the change in the Activity feed, so your team can see when the work is due.

Steps at a glance

Open the issue you want to schedule.
Select Issue options at the top of the issue.
Choose Due date from the menu.
Pick a preset such as Tomorrow.
Check the Activity feed for the new due date.

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Summary

Linear lets you attach a due date to any issue from its options menu. The menu offers quick presets and a custom option, and the change shows up in the issue Activity feed. Dates keep work visible and help your team plan around deadlines.

Step-by-step guide

Step 1
Open the issue menu
Open the issue you want to schedule, such as ARC-4 Set up your teams. Select **Issue options** in the top bar of the issue to open its menu.
Step 2
Choose Due date
In the menu, point at **Due date**. A submenu of date choices opens beside it.
Step 3
Pick a due date
The submenu lists **Custom…**, **Tomorrow**, **End of this week**, and **In one week**, each with its calendar date. Select **Tomorrow** for the quickest option, or choose **Custom…** to pick a specific day.
Step 4
Check the due date on the issue
The issue now shows the new date. Scroll to the Activity feed to see an entry noting that the due date was set, along with the date you chose.

Why this matters

You have an issue that must land before a launch or customer call, and it is easy to lose in a busy backlog. Setting a due date puts a deadline on the issue itself, so everyone who opens it sees when it is expected.

Frequently asked questions

Which due date presets does Linear offer?
The Due date submenu shows Custom…, Tomorrow, End of this week, and In one week, each with its calendar date.
Does Linear record when a due date is set?
Yes. The issue Activity feed adds an entry stating that the due date was set, with the date.

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